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Professional Christian Coaching Today
Welcome to Professional Christian Coaching Today with Chris McCluskey and Kim Avery, a weekly podcast dedicated to informing, inspiring, and equipping Christians in the art and science of professional-grade Christian coaching. Along with cutting-edge content, you'll hear great interviews with guests such as Dan Miller, Michael Hyatt, Dr. Gary Collins, Kary Oberbrunner, Dr. Marilee Adams, Dr. Richard Swenson, C.J. Hayden and more. Our goal is to raise the standard in coaching and change the world.
- 459 - Can Your Soul Carry Your Success? - #459
What if getting what you want costs you something you never intended to lose? As coaches, we spend a lot of time helping people move toward meaningful goals: growing a business, expanding their impact, stepping into greater influence, or finally gaining the freedom they've been working toward. But success brings its own challenges to the soul.
In this episode, we explore a question Christian coaches may not ask often enough: Are we helping people prepare their souls to carry the success they're working so hard to create? We'll look at what Scripture says about the surprising spiritual dangers of abundance, why the finish line keeps moving, and how to uncover the deeper desire beneath the goals we pursue. We'll also explore practical questions that can help clients protect what matters most before greater opportunity begins quietly renegotiating their lives. Because someday, a client may actually get the thing they've been working toward. The hope is that when they arrive, they're still deeply rooted in God, present to the people they love, and able to enjoy what He has given them.
Feeling Behind? Workshop: What if you could stop feeling like you're perpetually behind? If you're tired of ending the day wondering why you didn't get enough done, looking at other people and feeling like you should be further along, or carrying the nagging sense that you need to hurry up and catch up, Feeling Behind? is for you.
Join us for this free online workshop on October 27 and come away with a little more breathing room, a little less pressure, and greater freedom to live the life God has given you at the pace He is actually asking you to live it.
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Tue, 13 Oct 2026 - 32min - 458 - Five Keys for Building a Successful Coaching Practice - #458
Building a coaching practice can feel like trying to solve a puzzle when you're not even sure you have all the pieces. You know you want to serve people well, honor God with your gifts, and build something sustainable, but what actually makes the difference between a practice that struggles and one that grows?
In this special episode, Chris McCluskey draws from decades of experience building his own practice and helping shape the field of Christian coaching to share five keys that matter most.
Whether you're just beginning or you've been coaching for years, you'll come away with practical wisdom for building a practice with greater clarity and confidence. Chris offers the kind of perspective that usually comes from traveling the road yourself, including what deserves your attention, what can quietly derail you, and how to hold the business side of coaching alongside your desire to faithfully serve God and your clients.
Think of it as a chance to pull up a chair with someone a few miles farther down the road and learn what he wishes more coaches knew.
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Tue, 08 Sep 2026 - 51min - 457 - Coaching Mastery featuring Andrew Gorter - #457
What does master-level coaching sound like when a leader faces one of the hardest conversations they'll ever have? In this Coaching Mastery episode, Dr. Andrew Gorter coaches a leader preparing to let a team member go. Rather than offering advice or leadership techniques, Andrew demonstrates how powerful coaching helps clients discover their own clarity, strengthen their leadership identity, and move confidently into difficult situations.
Throughout the coaching session, Cindy Schmelzenbach, MCC pauses to highlight the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Master Certified Coach (MCC) competencies at work, helping listeners understand not only what Andrew is doing, but why his coaching creates such meaningful transformation.
Whether you're pursuing an ICF credential, developing your coaching skills, or simply wanting to lead others with greater wisdom and presence, this episode offers a rare opportunity to hear masterful coaching in action. In this episode, you'll discover: * Why masterful coaches resist the urge to solve their client's problem. * How powerful coaching moves from managing circumstances to shaping leadership identity. * What it looks like to partner with a client instead of directing the conversation. * How simple, thoughtful questions can unlock profound insight. * The importance of honoring both compassion and clarity during difficult leadership moments. * How awareness naturally leads to confident action.
Featured Guests Dr. Andrew Gorter, MCC is a Master Certified Coach, licensed marriage and family therapist, and founder of Plus One Coaching. For more than 25 years, he has coached family business leaders, executives, and organizations toward greater clarity, healthier leadership, and lasting impact.
Learn more about Andrew Gorter: https://plusonecoaching.com/
Cindy Schmelzenbach, MCC serves as Director of Education for the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. She is a Master Certified Coach, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, ICF Mentor Coach, and Global Ambassador for the International Coaching Federation's Coach Education Community. Her commentary throughout this episode helps listeners recognize the subtle coaching choices that distinguish MCC-level coaching.
Learn more about Cindy Schmelzenbach: https://coachingwithcindy.com/ Resources Mentioned Coaching Process Diagram: https://professionalchristiancoaching.com/bundle ICF Minimum Skills Requirements for MCC Coaching: https://coachingfederation.org/resource/mcc-minimum-skills-requirements/ Professional Christian Coaching Institute: https://professionalchristiancoaching.com/
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Tue, 11 Aug 2026 - 1h 17min - 456 - The Emerging Orthodox Coaching Movement - #456
What if coaching is not another leadership trend, but a deeply practical way to help Christian leaders listen, discern, and lead with greater clarity?
In this conversation, Chris McCluskey talks with Fr. Ian Pac-Urar and the Reverend David Limiero about the emerging Orthodox Christian coaching movement and why professional-grade coaching is gaining traction among clergy, ministry leaders, and people of faith.
Together, they explore why coaching can be especially meaningful in ministry settings where leaders often carry heavy responsibility, complex decisions, and a quiet sense of isolation. Rather than offering advice from the outside, coaching creates space for leaders to hear themselves think, notice what God may already be stirring, and discern the next faithful step with greater clarity.
They also discuss how coaching fits naturally alongside the Orthodox tradition's deep emphasis on contemplation, sacred listening, humility, and discernment. Far from replacing pastoral care, spiritual direction, mentoring, confession, or discipleship, coaching can strengthen the way leaders listen, serve, and accompany others in the life of faith.
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Tue, 07 Jul 2026 - 38min - 455 - From Calling to Clients - #455
Marketing your coaching can feel overwhelming, especially when every platform, expert, and algorithm seems to be shouting a different set of instructions. Should you post more? Network more? Launch something? Create a download? Start a podcast? Before long, the calling that once felt clear can get buried under pressure, comparison, and a very loud list of "shoulds."
This conversation brings a welcome sense of clarity and calm. You'll hear a grounded, practical approach to building a coaching business without hype, gimmicks, or frantic self-promotion. Instead of chasing every strategy, you'll be invited back to a few timeless principles that help you build trust, serve generously, and take the next faithful step toward the clients you're called to serve.
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Tue, 09 Jun 2026 - 31min - 454 - Growing Your Coaching Practice with Associates with Sylvia Laurence - #454
What does it really look like to grow a coaching practice beyond "company of one"?
In this episode, we talk with Sylvia Laurence, founder of Trevero, about scaling with associates, navigating rapid post-Covid growth, and the hard lessons that shaped her leadership along the way. From overstaffing and pruning to narrowing her niche within the Chick-fil-A ecosystem, Sylvia shares how clarity, focus, and decisive action created traction that broad marketing never could.
If you've ever considered expanding your practice, this conversation offers grounded wisdom. You'll hear why growth often comes through pruning, how to market with precision instead of noise, and what leaders must learn internally before bringing on associates. Connect with Sylvia Laurence: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvialaurence/
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Tue, 12 May 2026 - 37min - 453 - Ai and the Future of Coaching: Should Coaches Be Worried? - #453
The future of coaching is changing fast. But not in the way you might think. In this episode, we slow down the conversation around AI and take a thoughtful look at what's actually ahead. You'll walk away with clarity, a steadier sense of your place in it all, and a deeper confidence in what truly matters in coaching.
* Understand four possible futures shaping coaching by 2036 * See how AI may expand coaching without replacing it * Identify the skills that will become more valuable over time * Feel grounded in your role as a coach in a changing world
2026 ICF Coaching Futures Report: icfcoachingfuturesreport.com/
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Tue, 14 Apr 2026 - 34min - 452 - Coaching Through Suffering #452
Suffering eventually walks into every coaching conversation. The question is not whether it will appear, but how we will respond when it does.
In this thoughtful and grounded conversation, we explore what it means to stay present with clients in seasons of pain without rushing to fix, rescue, or theologize too quickly.
You'll hear practical wisdom for normalizing hardship, honoring the limits of the coaching lane, and holding fast to the redemptive hope of our faith while remaining deeply attuned to the human experience in front of us.
In this episode, you'll gain: * A clearer framework for coaching clients who are walking through deep suffering * Confidence in staying present without trying to "solve" the pain * Insight into when to refer to counseling and how to recognize those indicators * Encouragement to anchor your coaching in Scripture without becoming directive * A renewed vision for how suffering, held in faith, can lead to transformation
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Tue, 10 Mar 2026 - 37min - 451 - Coaching From a Place of Presence #451
Presence lies at the center of both professional coaching and Christian formation.
This episode explores presence not as a technique or coaching skill alone, but as a disciplined way of being. For Christian coaches, presence is where ICF-aligned professionalism and faith come together rather than compete.
In coaching, presence means being fully engaged, comfortable with not knowing, able to work with silence, and responsive rather than reactive. Spiritually, Scripture reveals God as a present God. From the burning bush to the ministry of Jesus, transformation flows from attentive presence, not hurried action.
The conversation addresses a key truth: we cannot be present with clients beyond the level we are present with ourselves. Stillness, surrender, and self-awareness shape our ability to hold space for others.
Practical reflections highlight what Christ-centered, client-centered presence looks like in real sessions, including honoring boundaries, resisting advice-giving, trusting the process, and allowing insight to emerge in its own time.
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Tue, 10 Feb 2026 - 32min - 450 - Coaching Mastery featuring Bryan Brown, MDiv, MCC - #450
Few things sharpen a coach's skills more than listening in on a real coaching session guided by MCC-level insight. In this episode, you'll hear an actual recording from Bryan Brown, MCC, a session that was part of the portfolio he submitted for his Master Certified Coach credential. His calm presence, precise questions, and steady partnership offer a rare look at coaching mastery in real time.
Along the way, Cindy Schmelzenbach, MCC, provides thoughtful commentary that highlights what's happening beneath the surface. She draws attention to the subtle skills Bryan uses to evoke awareness, empower choice, and hold space for deep transformation. Whether you're an experienced coach or still growing your confidence, this combination of live coaching and expert reflection will equip, inspire, and expand your understanding of what truly excellent coaching can sound like.
About Cindy Schmelzenbach, MCC Cindy has a passion for supporting coaches in personal and professional development journeys. Having lived internationally in leadership roles for 27 years, she's energized by diverse cultures and human experiences. These experiences enhance her coaching interactions significantly.
Cindy holds her ICF MCC credential and is a certified Mentor Coach and Coach Supervisor. Additionally, she's a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach with an MA in Counseling. She serves as Director of Education at Professional Christian Coaching Institute, an ICF accredited level 1 and level 2 provider.
In her private practice, she offers life coaching, CliftonStrengths coaching, ICF mentor coaching and coach supervision. Learn more at: https://coachingwithcindy.com
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About Bryan Brown Bryan Brown, MDiv, PCCis the President and Founder of Coaching To Lead, LLC. With 25 years experience in developing leaders, Bryan enjoys increasing the capacity and confidence of emerging leaders as well as coaching established leaders to maximize their influence. Bryan also enjoys using his experience to work with teams on strategic planning and team development. Bryan studied Human Resource Management at Samford University then received his M.Div. from Birmingham Theological Seminary. As a missionary, pastor, entrepreneur, husband and father, he has learned to apply the principles of Biblical leadership and team development in multiple contexts.
Bryan currently serves as the International Leadership Director at Perimeter Church in Atlanta, working with pastors and church leaders who seek to ignite movements of Life on Life Missional Discipleship around the world. In this role, he has the privilege to regularly train and coach leaders in Australia, South Africa, and Brazil among others. Bryan also engages leaders through his private coaching practice, www.coachingtolead.com, to clarify and intentionally pursue their callings. His passion and experience is coming alongside leaders to accelerate their growth and influence, while at the same time maintaining their personal health and enjoying the opportunities before them.
Bryan is also the developer of Trusted Leader 360 °a Christ-centered 360° tool designed to help leaders grow in emotional intelligence, relational trust, and lasting impact
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Tue, 13 Jan 2026 - 1h 15min - 449 - A Few of Our Favorite Things: Episode 4 #449
What if the best parts of the year were not the biggest ones, but the quiet gifts of God hidden right in plain sight?
In this fourth "Favorite Things" conversation, we pause to look back before we look ahead. Not to count achievements or tally wins, but to name the ordinary graces that formed us. The tables that gathered people. The roads that reopened after seasons of waiting. The work that surprised us with joy. The callings that deepened instead of diminished.
Threaded through it all is the goodness of God. The steady gift of family and friendship. And the quiet force of coaching as it shapes leaders, ministries, and everyday lives from the inside out. This episode is an invitation to slow down long enough to remember. To notice what God has done. To give thanks for what did not have to happen but did.
Before the year turns, let gratitude open your eyes to the grace that has been carrying you all along.
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Tue, 09 Dec 2025 - 29min - 448 - Coaching Neurodiversity: A Physician's Journey with Mary Jones, M.D. #448
When you walk into a doctor's office, you expect medical expertise, but what if you also experienced deep listening, hope, and the dignity of being truly heard? That's the kind of care Dr. Mary Jones offers.
As a pediatrician and coach, she weaves together her medical background and coaching skills to help families navigating neurodiversity, especially ADHD and autism, rediscover direction, peace, and renewed faith in what's possible.
In this episode, Dr. Jones shares how coaching has transformed both her practice and her perspective. From listening with curiosity instead of rushing to diagnose, to creating space for the Holy Spirit to work in every encounter, her story reminds us that presence can be the most powerful prescription of all.
Key Takeaways:
• Listening with curiosity restores dignity, clarity, and hope
• Healing often begins when someone feels seen and heard
• A coach approach helps professionals serve the whole person-body, mind, and spirit
• Even a few moments of intentional presence can make a lasting impact
About Dr. Mary Jones As a pediatrician, my mission is to ensure every child on the autism spectrum is recognized, supported, and celebrated as early as possible. I am committed to fostering early and accurate diagnosis, empowering families through education and resources, and advocating for a world where every child's unique potential is embraced and nurtured.
Learn more about Dr. Mary Jones at www.brighstartshealth.com
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Tue, 11 Nov 2025 - 31min - 447 - Align Your Life with God's Design #447
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What if the noise of modern life is not just making us tired but actually keeping us from the God we long for?
We live in a world where the average person checks their phone 96 times a day and our attention span has dropped nearly 25 percent in the last twenty years. No wonder so many feel disconnected, distracted, and spiritually dry. Yet beneath the hurry and distraction lies a deep ache for God, a longing to know His peace, His wisdom, His presence.
In this conversation, we explore: * Why listening to God and others is more urgent than ever in a noisy, fast-paced world * The hidden expectations and rhythms that can sabotage our spiritual practices * What neuroscience and research reveal about our circadian rhythms and how they shape creativity, focus, and connection * The difference between grace-filled adjustments and simple convenience * Small, doable shifts that create space for God in ordinary days
You will come away with practical ways to align your spiritual practices with your God-given wiring, questions to use in coaching, and a hopeful reminder that stillness and presence with God are not only possible but are what He designed you for.
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Tue, 14 Oct 2025 - 30min - 446 - Growing a Successful Leadership Coaching Practice #446
What does it look like to grow a thriving coaching firm?
In this episode, you'll hear the inspiring story of a mother and daughter who followed God's lead, honored their unique gifts, and built something larger than themselves. What began as separate career paths eventually came together into a firm that serves both individuals and organizations with clarity, creativity, and purpose.
At the heart of their work is the belief that when people flourish, organizations flourish. Whether they are equipping executives with fresh strategies or helping new employees grow in confidence, their approach is deeply relational and intentionally grounded in listening-to God, to life, and to the people they serve.
In this episode, you'll discover: * How to know when it might be time to grow beyond a solo coaching practice * Why relationships are essential to building a sustainable business * What it takes to invite other coaches into your vision with clarity and trust * Encouragement to pay attention to your gifts and listen to the life you are actually living
This conversation offers both practical insight and spiritual encouragement for coaches who are building something meaningful, one faithful step at a time.
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About Brooke Terrell, CEO 45 Degrees Coaching, LLC As CEO and Certified Professional Coach at 45 Degrees Coaching, Brooke empowers clients and coaches to unlock full potential and drive sustainable impact within organizations. With 15 years of senior leadership experience in a fast-paced industry, she deeply understands the unique challenges and rewards of leaders at all levels, from C-Suite executives to emerging professionals. Brooke brings a unique blend of creativity, empathy and focus to coaching, guiding others on a journey of self-discovery and growth. Whether coaching a seasoned executive, onboarding new coaches to the 45 Degrees team, or leading a creative management group, Brooke brings clarity, direction and self-awareness empowering others to create a plan and take action. About Diane Overgard, Founder 45 Degrees Coaching LLC Diane is the Founder of 45 Degrees Coaching, providing individual and business team coaching to local, national, and international clients since 2004. She knows how adults learn and quickly establishes an energizing environment of trust and respect, with enough light-heartedness to encourage clients and other coaches to open up, have fun, and try new behaviors. As a seasoned executive coach with a background in Adult Education, Diane understands that success in a professional life is enhanced by making a personal life incredible. To be truly successful at work, your "other" life has to work as well, and Diane knows what motivates people to make decisions and change behaviors. She empowers others to add more energy and satisfaction both at work and at home.
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Tue, 09 Sep 2025 - 29min - 445 - How I Became a Coach with Jenn Nickel #445
What does it really take to become a professional coach? In this episode, you'll hear the story of one coach who transitioned from a high-level corporate and nonprofit career into a thriving part-time coaching practice designed to fit her life and values. If you're wondering how to get started, how to build gradually without overwhelm, or how to align your coaching with your faith, this conversation offers clarity and practical guidance. In this episode, you'll discover:
A real-life example of how to transition into coaching from another profession Why starting slow can be a smart strategy for long-term success How to market your coaching services without pressure or expensive campaigns What makes professional training worth the investment How to build a sustainable business that supports your life, not the other way around You'll walk away with encouragement, practical ideas, and renewed confidence for taking your next step in the coaching journey. About Jenn Nickel, PCC Jenn Nickel is a PCC level life and leadership coach who began her training at PCCI in 2018 and joined the faculty this year. She's had her own coaching practice for 6 years where she partners with for-profit andnon-profit leaders to help them live and lead with intentionality. Before she began coaching, she spent 13 years with a multi-national insurance company in roles ranging from product development to sales and marketing, working with Wall Street and institutional investors. During some of that time, she and her husband Mark lived in Dublin, Ireland for her job. Once her children were born, Jenn moved into a decade of non-profit work in her city where she held various board and staff roles and was chairperson of the board of a non-profit she helped start. Now she gets to utilize her experience in for-profit and non-profit as she coaches leaders in both of those worlds. Jenn did her undergraduate in Public Relations and Marketing at Western Kentucky University and obtained her MBA at Indiana University Southeast. Connect with Jenn Nickel: jlnconsultants.com---
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Tue, 12 Aug 2025 - 32min - 444 - Coaching Or Counseling - What's the Difference? #444
What if the very skills that make you a great counselor, pastor, or people-helper aren't the same ones needed to help someone grow? Many professionals feel a stirring toward coaching but aren't sure how it differs from what they already do. The overlap with counseling can feel confusing, especially when your heart is wired to support others.
In this episode, we unpack the five core differences between coaching and counseling. You'll gain clarity on what coaching is, how it works, and why it matters. If you've ever wondered how to begin, whether additional training is necessary, or how to navigate dual roles with integrity, this conversation will guide you with insight, practical help, and encouragement. In this episode, you'll discover:
• Why coaching and counseling serve different purposes and how that affects your approach • How to tell which role you're in and why that distinction matters • What motivates coaching clients and how it shifts the conversation • Key ethical and legal considerations for offering both services • What to look for in solid, professional-grade coach training
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Tue, 08 Jul 2025 - 36min - 443 - Using 360 Assessments in Leadership Coaching #443
As coaches, we know that awareness is the first step toward transformation.
Yet for many leaders, the awareness they most need—the way others actually experience their leadership—remains hidden just beyond their view.
That's why today's conversation with Bryan Brown is so essential.
In this insightful and practical discussion, we'll explore:
Why feedback is one of the rarest and most valuable gifts a leader can receive
The critical role coaches play in helping leaders interpret and apply 360° feedback
Common pitfalls to avoid when using a 360° assessment
How leadership blind spots can quietly derail influence—and how to uncover them
Why trust is the true currency of leadership today, and how 360°s can strengthen it
How often leaders should engage in a 360° feedback process for sustained growth
Bryan also shares a glimpse into a newly developed, Christ-centered 360° tool designed to help leaders grow in emotional intelligence, relational trust, and lasting impact.
If you coach leaders at any level—or desire to—you'll find practical insights, powerful reminders, and tangible tools you can begin applying right away.
About Bryan Brown:
Bryan Brown, MDiv, MCC is the President and Founder of Coaching To Lead, LLC. With 35 years experience in developing leaders, Bryan enjoys increasing the capacity and confidence of emerging leaders as well as coaching established leaders to maximize their influence. Bryan also enjoys using his experience to work with teams on strategic planning and team development.
Bryan currently serves as the International Director for Life on Life at Perimeter Church in Atlanta, working with pastors and church leaders who seek to ignite movements of Life on Life Discipleship around the world.
Bryan also engages leaders through his private coaching practice, www.coachingtolead.com, to clarify and intentionally pursue their callings. He has also developed the Trusted Leader 360° Assessment to help leaders grow in their understanding and effectiveness.
He has been happily married to Jackie for 33 years. Together they have three children – Abbie, Lindsey and Barker – and live in Johns Creek, Georgia, a northern suburb of Atlanta.
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Tue, 10 Jun 2025 - 32min - 442 - Coaching Mastery with Jamie Slingerland, MCC #442
What if coaching wasn't about having to ask the perfect question, but about trusting the space between the words? What if silence, curiosity, and presence were the most powerful tools in your coaching toolkit?
In this episode, you'll listen in on a masterfully conducted coaching session with Master Certified Coach Jaime Slingerland, joined by commentary from Master Certified Coach Cindy Schmelzenbach. You will enjoy this rare open window into a deeply moving conversation—one that shows how transformation can quietly unfold when a coach partners with the whole person, not just their goal.
Listen in to discover:
How a coach's spacious presence can create room for unexpected breakthroughs When to gently invite new awareness without interrupting the flow The power of noticing what really matters to your client—and staying with it Why asking less can sometimes reveal moreYou'll walk away inspired, encouraged, and reminded that powerful coaching isn't about performance—it's about partnership.
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About Jamie Slingerland, MCC
Jamie B. Slingerland, MCC & Ruthie P. Slingerland, PCC co-founded Freedom Life Journey, LLC to help leaders, business owners & entrepreneurs successfully invest in themselves so they could grow their businesses & "retire early" allowing them to do meaningful work for as long as they choose. In the last 12 years, they have logged over 8500+ hours of coaching and served more than 800 business leaders and executives. Over a decade ago, Jamie & Ruthie were able to pay off almost $90K in debt. After their businesses took off, they were able to step away from the classroom. Now, they are passionate about helping others like them unlock true freedom in work and life through coaching. Buffalo & Puerto Rico natives, they now live in Franklin, TN with their four children & two Toy Goldendoodles where they all work, learn, and play together. Learn more at: https://freedomlifejourney.com
About Cindy Schmelzenbach, MCC
Cindy has a passion for supporting coaches in their personal and professional development and journey. Having lived and served internationally in leadership roles for 27 years with her husband, she is energized by the variety of cultures and human experiences that benefit from coaching interactions. Cindy holds her ICF MCC credential; she is a certified Mentor Coach and Coach Supervisor; she is a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and has an MA in Counseling. She is the Director of Education and serves on faculty at Professional Christian Coaching Institute, an ICF-accredited level 1 and 2 coach education provider. In her private practice, she offers life coaching, CliftonStrengths coaching, ICF mentor coaching, and coach supervision. Learn more at: coachingwithcindy.com
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Tue, 13 May 2025 - 49min - 441 - A Very Special Celebration of Christian Coaching #441
Coaching has come a long way—and today, we're celebrating just how far. In this episode, we honor key milestones in the growth of professional coaching and Christian coach training, reflect on where the field stands today, and cast a hopeful vision for what's ahead. Whether you're new to coaching or have been part of the journey for decades, this conversation will encourage, inspire, and remind you of the sacred calling behind the coaching profession. You'll hear:
A celebration of some major anniversaries in the field of coaching Surprising statistics about the growth and global impact of coaching today Why Christian coaching uniquely matters in a noisy, fast-paced world How the rise of AI is highlighting—not replacing—the need for deep, Spirit-led connection A compelling vision of coaching's role in the emerging "wisdom economy"Join us as we mark this meaningful moment in coaching history—and look with anticipation toward all God is still unfolding. Access Your Resources for International Christian Coaching Day at www.ProfessionalChristianCoaching.com/day
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Tue, 08 Apr 2025 - 33min - 440 - Coaching Work Teams #440
What makes a team thrive? If you've ever been part of a dysfunctional team, you know how frustrating it can be—miscommunication, lack of trust, and an endless cycle of unmet expectations. But what if there was a way to turn that dysfunction into deep connection and shared success? In this episode, we explore the power of team coaching, how it differs from individual and group coaching, and why it's essential for creating cohesive, high-performing teams.
Drawing from the principles taught in Coaching for Work Teams, we'll dive into practical strategies for building trust, fostering productive conflict, and aligning around a shared mission. Whether you're a coach looking to expand your skills or a leader wanting to strengthen your team, you'll walk away with actionable insights you can apply immediately.
About Sandra Black
Sandra Black, PCC is an ICF certified coach with dual certification as a Professional Leadership and Life Coach and a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. She is passionate about developing leaders and teams to unleash their gifts and talents for their passion and purpose while crushing their limiting beliefs and mindsets. She partners with executives, next-generation leaders, and teams to further their development of strengths, structures, and systems to support their growth and vision through a Christian lens. Her coaching and consulting practice focuses on equipping leaders to lead boldly and courageously through increased self-awareness. Sandra has over 25 years of leadership experience in various business sectors, client and program management, project management, ministry, teaching, coaching, and consulting. She has served in various leadership roles, partnering with leaders and teams to move from chaos to purpose. She is a change agent and catalyst for thriving leaders and teams, community development, catechetical programs, and team engagement. Sandra's diverse educational background ranges from Industrial Engineering – Human Factors and Management focus to an Executive Program in Strategy, Management, and Leadership with supplementals in Program and Project Management, and group and team coaching. She loves to cook and create, influence as a CGS Catechist, accompany youth and adults, focus on the family and marriage through her ministries, and teach Human Formation. Sandra has been married to her husband John for over 27 years, and has two boys.
You can learn more about Sandra at: www.SandraBlackCoaching.com
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Tue, 11 Mar 2025 - 31min - 439 - Building Resilience and Reducing Anxiety #439
Feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to break free from the cycle of stress? In this episode, we dive into the heart of stress resilience, unpacking what stress really is, how it affects our brains and bodies, and why it's essential to approach it with practical strategies and spiritual wisdom. If you or your clients seek simple habits to build resilience, this conversation with Dr. Charles Stone offers hope and actionable steps.
Tune in to:
Understand what stress is and how it impacts your brain and body. Learn proven practices for building resilience. Discover one daily habit that can help reduce stress immediately. Explore how biblical truths address stress and offer lasting peace. Gain practical advice for supporting loved ones who are overwhelmed. About Charles Stone:With over 40 years of pastoral experience, Charles Stone has served as a lead pastor, associate pastor, and church planter, bringing biblical truth and practical leadership wisdom to countless congregations. He is the author of seven books, including If Jesus Gave a TED Talk and Holy Noticing: The Bible, Your Brain, and the Mindful Space Between Moments, with his new book called Stress Less: 9 Habits from the Bible and Brain Science to Build Resilience and Reduce Anxiety set to release in March 2025. Charles has also contributed over 300 articles to leading Christian leadership platforms. As a seasoned coach and consultant, he has trained over 3,000 leaders across seven countries, equipping pastors and ministry leaders to thrive in their calling.
Charles combines his rich pastoral experience with cutting-edge insights from neuroscience. He holds a Ph.D., an M.Div., and a D.Min., as well as advanced certifications in the neuroscience of leadership and psychological safety. A certified coach through the International Coaching Federation, Charles specializes in helping pastors and leaders elevate their preaching, improve self-care, and navigate the unique challenges of ministry.
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Tue, 11 Feb 2025 - 32min - 438 - Leveraging Speaking to Build Your Coaching Business #438
Speaking can be a powerful tool for building your coaching business. In this episode, Dale Wilsher shares her inspiring journey from being a single mom speaking in faith-based spaces to earning five figures per keynote. From starting with simple survey cards to leveraging coaching success stories, Dale unpacks the strategies and pivotal moments that transformed her speaking into a thriving coaching business.
You'll also discover how to navigate different environments as a faith-based speaker, create signature talks that balance warmth and competence, and turn speaking engagements into coaching clients.
Tune in to receive:
Insights on combining speaking with coaching to accelerate trust and build your client base. Practical strategies for creating signature talks and using personal stories effectively. Tips for navigating professional spaces while staying true to your values. A process for turning speaking engagements into coaching clients using tools like survey cards and follow-ups. Inspiration from Dale's journey, from faith-based beginnings to keynoting major leadership events.About Dale Wilsher
Dale Wilsher is an executive leadership coach and personal development expert, specializing in personality dynamics, authenticity, and mental resilience. She is an award-winning author, certified DISC trainer, and faculty member for the US Chamber of Commerce's Institute of Organizational Management. She holds accreditations from the International Coach Federation as a Professional Certified Coach and is a member of both the National Speakers Association and Forbes Coaches Council.
As a keynote speaker, Dale combines her background in sales and science to provide fresh insights into identity and purpose, leveraging the latest findings in positive psychology, leadership, and neuroscience. She helps audiences discover their untapped strengths, core values, and authentic purpose.
Dale lives in Boulder, Colorado, with her husband and four daughters. She is on a mission to help people rise to their fullest lives and do their best work.
Learn more about Dale's upcoming class, The Inspirational Coach, at www.yourauthenticpersonality.com
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Tue, 14 Jan 2025 - 35min - 437 - A Few of Our Favorite Things: Episode 3 #437
Join us as we wrap up the year with six of our favorite things from 2024—some practical, some inspiring, and all centered on God's faithfulness in every season. From memorable moments to fresh insights that have shaped our lives and work, this conversation is packed with encouragement and reflection.
Whether you're looking to discover something new, be reminded of God's goodness, or simply enjoy a meaningful recap of the year, tune in to reflect and rejoice in what God is doing in and through us all.
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Tue, 10 Dec 2024 - 26min - 436 - Family Vision, Purpose, and Mission #436
Looking to help your clients bring clarity and intention to their family life? In this insightful episode, Geremy Keeton, Senior Director of the Counseling Services Department of Focus on the Family and a licensed marriage and family therapist, dives deep into family values, vision, and creating a purpose-filled family mission statement. Christian coaches will gain practical insights on how to foster healthy dynamics in both family and work environments.
If you've been feeling the pressure of balancing personal and professional life, or are helping your clients align their values with their actions, this episode is packed with actionable takeaways.
Key Takeaways:
Learn how to create a family mission, purpose, and values statement. Gain clarity on fostering healthy family dynamics and team collaboration. Equip your clients to live more intentionally in alignment with their core values.Learn more about Focus on the Family:
www.FocusOnTheFamily.com/gethelp
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Tue, 12 Nov 2024 - 32min - 435 - Sustainable Success: Soul Care Series #435
Success that leaves you drained and burned out isn't really success at all. In today's conversation, we explore what it means to pursue sustainable success—success that doesn't sacrifice your soul on the altar of achievement. We'll unpack:
The Pitfalls of Hustle Culture: Why chasing bigger, faster, and more can lead to diminishing returns in both business and life. Biblical Principles for Lasting Impact: How Jesus' rhythms of work and rest can transform your approach to coaching and business. Practical Strategies for Coaches: Tips and tools for making each day and each season align with God's pace and purpose.
Discover how to cultivate a life and business that flourish, not just for a season, but for the long haul.
Pace of Grace Community: You can learn more about The Pace of Grace Community here: www.PaceOfGrace.com/community.
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Tue, 08 Oct 2024 - 27min - 434 - Pursuing the Path of Your Calling #434
Understanding and living out God's calling is one of the most significant pursuits in our Christian walk. While it's easy to grasp the concept of calling, translating it into our daily lives can often be challenging. But knowing our purpose and calling keeps us aligned with God's design, inspires others, and brings clarity and intentionality to our every action.
Listen in to reflect on your journey and consider how you can better attune to God's voice, trust Him more deeply, and follow Him more faithfully.
Key Takeaways:
Clarity and Direction: Gain a clear understanding of your God-given purpose. Fulfillment: Experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from living out your calling. Inspiration: Inspire others by aligning your actions with God's plan. Intentionality: Transform daily tasks into meaningful acts of worship and service. Faithfulness: Strengthen your ability to trust and follow God more faithfully.Don't miss out on this opportunity to deepen your walk with Christ and ignite your calling. Tune in and be encouraged!
Tue, 10 Sep 2024 - 25min - 433 - Combine Learning with Community through Group Coaching #433
God created us for connection—with Him and with one another. The clients we serve are hungry for it. They crave real relationships, genuine warmth, deep caring, and a healthy community. Now, more than ever, we, as coaches, have the opportunity to help our clients combine learning with community through group coaching.
In this episode, you'll learn:
The documented ROI of group coaching How to choose a compelling and relevant topic The best ways to foster connection and engagement within your coaching groupsAbout Jordan Mercedes:
Jordan Mercedes is an executive coach, coach educator, ethics instructor, and mentor with more than 15 years of experience. She has authored two accredited International Coaching Federation training programs, Leaders Coach Forward TM and FoundationsTM.
Known as a "fire starter," Jordan helps clients recognize and connect the power of their inner fire to create outward momentum. She works with leaders of corporations, faith-based organizations, small businesses, and startups. For each client, Jordan's goals are to define personal and professional success, connect the heart and head to maximize impact and influence, and create a strategic path forward.
Learn about Brave Coaching Mastermind here: https://www.jordanmercedes.com/
Tue, 13 Aug 2024 - 42min - 432 - The Intersection of Coaching and Evangelism #432
As coaches, we have the privilege of partnering with individuals to help them move toward their goals.
Goals around:
Career Advancement Health and wellness Personal growth and self-improvement Relationship building Entrepreneurship and moreHowever, the non-directive nature of coaching often leads us to overlook its powerful potential in evangelism.
In today's episode, we dive into a compelling example of the intersection of coaching and evangelism from the Pregnancy Resource Center in Rolla, Missouri. You'll also learn discover the ICF's competencies can guide us during these powerful conversations.
This episode promises to equip you with practical tools and heartfelt insights, enabling you to make a lasting impact on the lives of those you coach.
Tue, 09 Jul 2024 - 28min - 431 - A Coach Approach to Fulfilling the Great Commission #431
Coaching is renowned for helping people grow and change in profound ways: enhancing self-awareness, boosting performance and productivity, increasing confidence, improving communication skills, achieving goals, enjoying work-life balance, and much more.
However, something we don't often hear about is how coaching can be a powerful tool in fulfilling the Great Commission. Thankfully, this topic was recently addressed by Chris McCluskey at the Navigator's annual Coach Camp. Today, we have the privilege of listening in to his impactful presentation.
In this episode, you will learn:
The best standards for ethical practice How coaching can be utilized as a leadership tool The six styles of evangelism and the transformative power of a coach approachJoin us for an enlightening episode on using coaching as a tool to fulfill the Great Commission.
Tue, 04 Jun 2024 - 28min - 430 - Coaching High School and College in a Post-Christian Era #430
In this rapidly changing world, few things are as important as equipping the next generation of leaders, assisting them in identifying their values, discerning their gifts, and living out their callings.
In today's episode, we will hear from John Basie, Director of the Residency Experience at Impact 360 Institute, as he shares how they employ coaching with their students and staff to achieve these important goals.
Tune in to learn more about: • Why obtaining a coaching credential is crucial • How they have cultivated a coaching culture • The transformations they have witnessed
About John Basie
Dr. John Basie is an alumnus of PCCI. He serves as Director of the Residency Experience at Impact 360 Institute in Pine Mountain, Georgia. He also holds a faculty appointment with North Greenville University (SC) as Affiliated Professor of Leadership. He has served in various leadership capacities in Christian higher education since 1997, and has extensive experience in the for-profit and nonprofit sectors as a certified executive and career coach. John's competencies include EQ assessment and coaching, life purpose planning, and next-generation leader development. He has also served as consultant to a church planting agency in the assessment and selection of ministry leadership candidates. John is a member of the Association for Talent Development and the Evangelical Theological Society. His latest book is Know.Be.Live.: A 360° Approach to Discipleship in a Post-Christian Era (Forefront, 2021). John has been married to his bride, Marana, since 1997 and they have three college-aged kids.
Free Book: Know. Be. Live.®: A 360 Degree Approach to Discipleship in a Post-Christian Era https://www.impact360institute.org/freebook/
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 - 30min - 429 - Coaching Community: Nurturing Growth Together #429
Fostering connections with others can significantly boost our physical and emotional health. Such interactions cultivate mutual support and accountability, pool wisdom and talents, and pave the way for teamwork. However, finding a community that's both Christ-focused and genuinely nurturing can be challenging.
In today's episode, we explore ways you can participate in our growing Christian coaching community. Plus, we share complimentary resources designed to help you honor International Christian Coaching Day—a day dedicated to recognizing the transformative power of Christian coaching, fostering fellowship among Christian coaches, and raising awareness about this profound instrument for personal growth and change.
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Tue, 09 Apr 2024 - 23min - 428 - AI for Coaches #428
Join us as we delve into the captivating intersection of coaching and artificial intelligence (AI). As technology evolves at a rapid pace, grasping AI's significance becomes increasingly vital for Christians and Christian coaches alike.
In this episode, we'll trace the origins of AI, discuss its limitations, and unveil exciting opportunities for leveraging AI in your coaching practice. From enhancing research capabilities to augmenting brainstorming sessions and aiding marketing efforts, discover how AI can empower and elevate your coaching journey.
About Michael Pfau: Michael Pfau is the Founder and President of Crossways Life Coaching, LLC. Michael has 25-years working in corporate I.T. departments of several Fortune 500 companies and over 21-year's experience as a coach giving him a unique blend to understand and apply technology into the field of coaching. Along with his own coaching practice, Michael serves as an instructor for the Professional Christian Coaching Institute.
Learn more about Michael, receive your free AI prompts, and explore his upcoming class, Using Artificial Intelligence In Your Coaching Practice, at www.Aiforchristiancoaches.com
Tue, 12 Mar 2024 - 31min - 427 - Future Trends in Professional Coaching #427
Professional coaching is experiencing remarkable growth and evolving in its global significance. In this episode, we'll dive into insights gathered from the latest ICF Research Global Coaching Study, shedding light on the journey of coaching thus far and the promising horizons that await.
Join us to uncover valuable information, including:
Global benchmarks for coaches' yearly earnings Insights into the typical client load An exploration of coaching sponsorship The significance of professional credentials An array of additional services coaches provide Prevalent coaching niches Other intriguing findingsAbout Cindy Schmelzenbach, PCC
Cindy is an ICF Professional Certified Coach, a Gallup-Certified Strengths® Coach, and a Conversational Intelligence® Practitioner. She also has a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling and serves on faculty and as Director of Education at PCCI. As an ICF mentor coach and Certified Coach Supervisor, she has a passion for supporting coaches in their personal and professional development and journey.
Having lived and served internationally in leadership roles for 27 years with her husband, she partners with teams and clients to build bridges in inter-cultural and inter-generational environments through her group coaching journey, Different Like Me: https://coachingwithcindy.com/different-like-me/
Website: https://coachingwithcindy.com/
Tue, 13 Feb 2024 - 34min - 426 - The Hats We Wear: Succeeding as a Solopreneur #426
As a coach and a solopreneur, you find yourself wearing numerous hats. From customer acquisition and coaching to accounting and bookkeeping, the responsibility falls squarely on your shoulders. How do you do it all?
In this episode, we have the privilege of welcoming Kris Kelso, the Dean of Entrepreneurship at PCCI, who shares invaluable insights. He offers a fresh perspective that can empower you to not only comprehend each of the roles you undertake but also discover effective strategies for managing them well.
About Kris Kelso, PCC Kris is a professional keynote speaker, an author, and a Professional Certified Coach. His writing has been featured in Fast Company Magazine and Yahoo Finance, and he's coached and taught entrepreneurs on 6 out of 7 continents. He is a growth coach at Heroic Public Speaking, and he serves as the Dean of Entrepreneurship and teaches several courses here at the Professional Christian Coaching Institute.
Connect with Kris and download his helpful worksheet at www.KrisKelso.com/hats.
Tue, 09 Jan 2024 - 32min - 425 - A Few of our Favorite Things (Episode #2) #425
As the year draws to a close, we extend a heartfelt invitation for you to join us in this special episode. Together, we'll reflect on the ways God has encouraged us, the invaluable tools that have helped us, the books that have inspired us, and the insights we want to carry into the New Year.
Tune in to learn about spiritual practices, unexpected pets, the life-giving wisdom found in the Psalms, and other treasures that will enrich your coaching journey in the year to come.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
A Non-Anxious Presence by Mark Sayers The Pace of Grace Podcast with Kim Avery
Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - 34min - 424 - Breaks, Vacations, and Unexpected Sabbaticals #424
Welcome back, everyone! Following Chris McCluskey's unexpected medical sabbatical, we're delighted to hit 'record' once again on a brand-new episode of the Professional Christian Coaching Today podcast. In today's conversation, we're diving into:
The latest update on Chris McCluskey's health journey The power of taking intentional breaks and vacations The challenges and hidden benefits of unplanned pauses Fresh changes to our podcast schedule and what you can expect in the year to comeJoin us as we explore how rest—both planned and unexpected—can be an enriching part of your personal and professional journey.
Tue, 14 Nov 2023 - 31min - 423 - Coaching in Higher Education #423
Leadership development is a $350 billion industry across the globe and a portion of that money is spent on coaching. In the past, access to coaching was restricted to senior leaders, but what if that person got coached earlier? How would that impact their leadership skills, their workplace, their families, and their lives? A growing number of colleges and universities are excited by these possibilities and are offering coaching to students to help prepare them for leadership roles even before they've been hired.
Listen to today's episode to learn:
How colleges and universities are incorporating coaching into their programs.
Potential opportunities for coaches to work in this capacity.
Measurement and metrics for coaching programs.
How coaches can find out about this work.
About Wende Gaikema
Wende is an executive and leadership coach who helps leaders develop their business and their people. Wende's work includes executives and leaders building skills in leadership presence, EQ, influential communication, change management, personal and team effectiveness.
She works with leaders in corporate and non-profit settings, including coaching students at Rice and Vanderbilt Universities. Wende believes that everyone can be a leader as they choose to influence the world around them.
She is credentialed as a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation and holds certifications in leadership, career and brain-based coaching as well as in emotional intelligence. She comes to coaching out of a business background in sales and marketing at Procter & Gamble. Wende is also on the faculty at Professional Christian Coaching Institute.
Resources:
5 Keys to Emotional Intelligence: www.coachwende.com
Leadership Reckoning: https://doerr.rice.edu/leadership-reckoning-book
ICF Converge presentation by Rice: https://learning.coachingfederation.org/products/1371/icf-converge-2019-coaching-emerging-leaders-in-the-defining-decade
Tue, 07 Nov 2023 - 29min - 422 - How I Became an Entreleadership Coach #422
Coaches use their skills in a number of different ways and in a variety of settings. Today, Mike Howerton shares with us how his journey of self-discovery and self-leadership led him to a full-time position as an EntreLeadership Executive Coach with Ramsey Solutions.
Tune in to learn:
How to step out in faith, with a blurry vision, and then rely on the Lord to reveal the true vision for your business. Ways to blend the gifts and talents God's given you to build a thriving career. New ways of thinking & being that can open doors you never thought possible. About Mike HowertonMike serves as an EntreLeadership Executive Coach for Ramsey Solutions. He is skilled in partnering with leaders, giving them space to talk about what is really going on, as he helps them make decisions that are in alignment with what matters most so they can lead with confidence.
Prior to joining the EntreLeadership team, Mike spent most of his career in Nashville, TN, leading several teams for Embraer, the world's 3rd largest aircraft manufacturer, as well leading an aircraft maintenance team for an international charter airline in Miami, FL.
As fulfilling as his profession can be, Mike's greatest enjoyment comes from spending as much intentional time as he can with his wife and 4 children, as well as in his hobbies as an award winning beekeeper, market gardener, and managing his Christmas Tree Farm.
Tue, 31 Oct 2023 - 32min - 421 - Greatest Hits: How I Became a Coach with Kris Kelso #421
This week, we are giving you a rare, behind-the-scenes view of what it really takes to become a professional coach. In this candid interview with Kris Kelso, PCC, you'll hear the ups and downs, the successes and the mistakes Kris has experienced in his transition from owning a technology company to becoming an author, entrepreneur, and executive coach.
Tune in to learn the importance of:
Emphasizing mindset more than mechanics. Growing personally as well as professionally. Integrating multiple passions into a portfolio career. Figuring out the blend of services that's right for you.About Kris Kelso
Kris Kelso, PCC is an entrepreneur who has founded and run multiple companies in the technology and healthcare industries. Today, he works primarily as an executive coach, a keynote speaker, and a contributing author for publications including Fast Company, Yahoo Finance, and The Nashville Business Journal.
His book, "Overcoming The Impostor: Silence Your Inner Critic and Lead with Confidence", offers entrepreneurs and leaders a practical look at impostor syndrome, and explores that inner voice that downplays our own accomplishments while amplifying those of others.
Kris has coached and consulted with hundreds of entrepreneurs, business owners, and their leadership teams. He is a faculty member at the Professional Christian Coaching Institute, an advisor and instructor at the Nashville Entrepreneur Center, and has served on the boards of directors of several non-profit organizations.
He is an active member of Cornerstone Nashville, where he serves, teaches, and coaches other leaders. He lives with his wife and three teen aged sons in a suburb of Nashville, Tennessee.
Connect with Kris at www.KrisKelso.com.
Tue, 24 Oct 2023 - 31min - 420 - Greatest Hits: Spiritual Maturity: Finishing Well #420
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on spiritual maturity and finishing well, a critical aspect of life for Christians and Christian coaches. Our guest, Bryan Brown, MCC, a Global Outreach Pastor and experienced executive and leadership coach, will provide insights on how to deepen our understanding of God's purpose for our lives, how to align our thoughts, actions, and decisions with His will, and ways to increase our intimacy with Christ.
Join us as we explore:
A comprehensive definition of spiritual maturity. The reasons why some Christian leaders struggle to stay the course. The six essential traits of individuals who finish well. The coach-approach to aid clients in their spiritual growth.About Bryan Brown
Bryan Brown, MCC , loves helping leaders embrace their identity and calling, then live and lead as a follower of Christ. Bryan is the Global Outreach pastor at Perimeter church located in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. In addition to his role at Perimeter, Bryan enjoys being an executive and leadership coach where he works with leaders and churches around the world in areas of spiritual formation, leadership development, and healthy team dynamics.
Bryan lives in Johns Creek, GA together with Jackie, his wife of 30 years. They have three children and one very energetic golden retriever.
Bryan has a passion and track record for developing leaders so that they can effectively influence others for a lifetime. For more information on Bryan and his private coaching practice visit www.coachingtolead.com.
Tue, 17 Oct 2023 - 33min - 419 - Greatest Hits: Becoming Comfortable in Questions #419
As Christian coaches we spend a lot of our time asking genuinely curious, open-ended, and exploratory questions so that our clients can wrestle and discover the answers that only they can find. Yet, most of us are not naturally comfortable sitting in question, but instead, prefer rushing to an answer. Today, Nancy Lopez, PCC, shares her own journey to becoming comfortable in questions.
Tune in to hear:
Why questioning is more than a skill, it's a mindset. The importance of coaching the person, not the problem. How breathing can help center you in the moment. Ways to deepen your comfort level with questions.About Nancy D. Lopez, PCC
Nancy is a former C-Level executive with a diverse background in Human Resources. She is a Certified Professional Leadership, Life and Career Management Coach and carries the ICF Professional Certified Coach designation (PCC).
Nancy's demonstrated impact around leadership and career development with corporate professionals has led her to specialize her practice, NDL Leadership, LLC as a professional leadership and career transition coach and consultant. She works with emerging leaders to executive levels and has the reputation as a trusted partner who is approachable and credible. She's also enjoys teaching and is on faculty with the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. Nancy helps leaders catch their breath so they can navigate with clarity the challenges they face.
A native Floridian and graduate of both Stetson University (BBA) and Penn State University (MSBA), Nancy resides in the Greater Rochester, NY area with her husband, Wayne and their two children, Nathan and Catherine. Nancy has a passion for immersing herself in God's creation through travel, long walks, bird watching, sunrises, sunsets, good food, great espresso, and savoring moments with her family and friends.
You can learn more about Nancy at www.NDLLeadership.com and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancydlopez/ or contact at nlopez@NDLLeadership.com.
Tue, 10 Oct 2023 - 31min - 418 - Greatest Hits: CS Lewis & Impacting Culture Through Coaching #418
You are a culture-shaper. As a Christian coach, you are uniquely equipped to draw out of others "the Good, the True, and the Beautiful" that God has placed in them.
Join Chris McCluskey as he shares a behind-the-scenes look from his speaking engagement with coaches Greg Leith and Helen Mitchell at the C.S. Lewis Foundation and learn practical ways to influence culture in the 21st century.
Discover how to…
Find and fulfill the central purpose of your life so you can influence generations to come Use direct communication to irrigate the spiritual deserts in our everyday world Align your life with your day-to-day activities to intentionally live out your calling in the world
Tue, 03 Oct 2023 - 31min - 417 - Greatest Hits: Spiritual Vision: A Rallying Cry for Christian Coaches #417
What could be more important in these disturbing and uncertain times than tapping into God's perspective, His wisdom, His plan, and His provision? Join us as Chris shares his thoughts on why Spiritual Vision is perhaps more important now than ever before in our lifetime.
As you listen, you'll be reminded of the:
The love and light shining even now as an anchor for your soul. Importance of Spiritual Vision, especially now when our physical vision is limited. Promises of God that transcend uncertain outcomes and loss.Tue, 26 Sep 2023 - 38min - 416 - Greatest Hits: Raising Your Standard of Professionalism with Charles Hooper, MCC #416
Raising your standard of professionalism and changing the world requires asking important questions. What does it mean for coaches to keep raising their own standard? What sabotaging mindsets might need to be addressed? What does the future of coaching look like, and what role can you play?
Tune in to this valuable episode with Master Certified Coach, Charles Hooper, and learn more about the valuable contribution your coaching can make.
About Charles Hooper
Charles Hooper, Jr, MCC, is an Atlanta-based Executive Coach and Leadership Development Trainer. He has worked with senior leaders in a variety of industries and organizations domestically and internationally to design and deliver leadership development processes and systems. Charles is especially skilled at accelerating leaders who are HiPo, NuRo, and YoGo (High Potential Leaders, Leaders in New Role, Leaders Developing New Leaders). Clients regularly gain clarity and confidence as they go through the change and transition process in their professional role. In addition to his private practice, Charles trains coaches with two international coaching training companies. He is married and has 6 adult sons.
Learn how to get your complimentary 90-minute strategy session at www.HooperCoaching.com
Tue, 19 Sep 2023 - 31min - 415 - Greatest Hits: The Coaching Process #415
As professional coaches, we are called to a world of expansive cultural diversity. In this global and multicultural context, it is more important than ever that we have a deep awareness, consideration, and appreciation of how we are alike and how we are different as humans. Coaches need to be aware of and manage our own biases to serve our clients effectively.
Dive in with today's guests and:
Grasp the importance of going into each coaching relationship and session with an open mind that's culturally competent and ready to serve people from all walks of life.
Learn the unforced rhythms of grace that abound when we approach coaching with curiosity so we can become more aware of and honor the variety of cultures in our world.
Experience the value of better understanding various people and setting aside bias to help our clients follow the call of God on their lives.
(#280) Greatest Hits: Raising Your Standard of Professionalism with Charles Hooper, MCCRaising your standard of professionalism and changing the world requires asking important questions. What does it mean for coaches to keep raising their own standard? What sabotaging mindsets might need to be addressed? What does the future of coaching look like, and what role can you play?
Tune in to this valuable episode with Master Certified Coach, Charles Hooper, and learn more about the valuable contribution your coaching can make.
About Charles Hooper
Charles Hooper, Jr, MCC, is an Atlanta-based Executive Coach and Leadership Development Trainer. He has worked with senior leaders in a variety of industries and organizations domestically and internationally to design and deliver leadership development processes and systems. Charles is especially skilled at accelerating leaders who are HiPo, NuRo, and YoGo (High Potential Leaders, Leaders in New Role, Leaders Developing New Leaders). Clients regularly gain clarity and confidence as they go through the change and transition process in their professional role. In addition to his private practice, Charles trains coaches with two international coaching training companies. He is married and has 6 adult sons.
Learn how to get your complimentary 90-minute strategy session at www.HooperCoaching.com.
Tue, 12 Sep 2023 - 36min - 414 - Greatest Hits: Counselor Turned Coach #414
Are you a counselor considering a new vocation? Have you wondered what the differences are between coaching and counseling? Then join this lively discussion between three former counselors turned coaches as they compare and contrast these two amazing professions. Listen in to discover:
What to learn and unlearn when moving from counseling so you can thrive in the coaching world. The role of emotion in the coaching relationship. The 4 levels of development that will help you continue to embrace your identity as a coach.About Andrew Gorter
Dr. Andrew Gorter, PCC is a leadership coach with a passion to help leaders navigate the interpersonal challenges of leadership. He earned a doctorate in family therapy and has over 30 years of experience working helping leaders build trust, elicit true buy-in, and inspire passion for their vision and values.
In addition to his work with leaders, Andrew has developed an internal coach training program for Franklin Covey a large international training corporation, and serves on the faculty of a Professional Christian Coaching Institute, a virtual coach training school where he has opportunity to multiply his influence, promoting high standards of effective credentialed coaching in the marketplace.
Andrew and his wife, Karen, live in Holland, MI, near the beaches of Lake Michigan. They have two married daughters, four grandsons and one granddaughter. He enjoys cycling, watercolor painting, reading and woodworking.
Learn more about Andrew Gorter at www.plusonecoaching.com.
Tue, 05 Sep 2023 - 35min - 413 - Greatest Hits: The Coaching Process #413
As professional coaches, we are called to a world of expansive cultural diversity. In this global and multicultural context, it is more important than ever that we have a deep awareness, consideration, and appreciation of how we are alike and how we are different as humans. Coaches need to be aware of and manage our own biases to serve our clients effectively.
Dive in with today's guests and:
Grasp the importance of going into each coaching relationship and session with an open mind that's culturally competent and ready to serve people from all walks of life. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace that abound when we approach coaching with curiosity so we can become more aware of and honor the variety of cultures in our world. Experience the value of better understanding various people and setting aside bias to help our clients follow the call of God on their lives.Tue, 29 Aug 2023 - 34min - 412 - Greatest Hits: Daring to Answer the Song Of Your Heart with Christopher McCluskey, PCC – Part 2 #412
Welcome to an Encore of Episode 7 of Professional Christian Coaching Today in which we sit down with our show's host, Christopher McCluskey, PCC, for part two of his inspiring story.
In the previous podcast, Chris talked about the challenges and obstacles he faced after shutting down his successful counseling practice to move his wife and children cross-country to the family farm and launch a private coaching practice.
Shortly after relocating, Chris was struck by a debilitating illness that took years to diagnose. He entered a "dark night of the soul" that took a toll on both he and his family. But instead of allowing difficult circumstances to harden their hearts, they served to strengthen their faith and resolve. During these difficult years, God inscribed valuable life lessons on Chris' heart, which he shares with us today.
Chris identifies five critical beliefs that shaped his life and decisions during these years:
Discern your life's call and listen to the song of your heart. Count the cost and do your due diligence when launching your coaching business and in honoring your values. Commit for the long haul. After putting your hand to the plow, resist the temptation to look back (Luke 9:62). Persevere through the dark times and allow nothing to deter you from God's plan and purpose for you, both personally and professionally. Work creatively and collaboratively. Say, "Lord, show me something fresh here." Ask, "Collaboratively, who else can help me?"How might these key takeaways mold your life and coaching practice?
If after listening to today's broadcast, you're asking yourself, "So, what's next?" or "How can I do a similar examination of my life and priorities?" download the "Align Your Life Inventory" for free. Just go to our website, ProfessionalChristianCoachingToday.com, and enter your name and email below the masthead. Signing up for this free resource will also add you to our mailing list and keep you up-to-date on new topics and podcasts. Until next time, keep Raising the Standard and Changing the World!
Tue, 22 Aug 2023 - 40min - 411 - Greatest Hits: Daring to Answer the Song Of Your Heart with Christopher McCluskey, PCC – Part 1 #411
Welcome to an Encore of Episode 6 of The Professional Christian Coaching Today podcast in which today we sit down with our show's host, Christopher McCluskey, to hear his story as he has dared to answer the song of his heart, a song placed there by God. Raised in a healthy Christian family, Chris was blessed beyond measure, but that didn't mean his path would be without countless challenges and overwhelming obstacles to answer God's call on his life—a call that has not only touched his professional and personal life but also the lives of thousands.
Chris's story offers important life lessons we could all learn from:
The importance of honoring the song God has place in your heart Choosing to persevere in the face of adversity Committing to running and finishing the race God has set before you Sacrificing short-term pleasures for long-term gains How a supportive family or community helps us weather life's storms And more…Be sure to tune in for part two of Chris' story next week and learn how the worst—and the best—was yet to come. Until then, keep Raising the Standard and Changing the World!
Tue, 15 Aug 2023 - 43min - 410 - Podcast Sabbatical: An Important Announcement #410
Announcement: The Professional Christian Coaching Today podcast is currently taking a brief sabbatical. Unfortunately, Chris McCluskey, the founder of the Professional Christian Coaching Institute and co-host of this podcast, is on a temporary medical leave due to a flare-up of his Lyme disease, and we wanted to update you, our valued listeners, of our temporary break from recording new episodes.
While we understand this pause might be disappointing for some, we see this as an excellent opportunity to revisit some incredible content from our podcast archives. Each week, we'll be sharing one of our "Greatest Hits" with you. These are the same powerful episodes that have contributed to making Professional Christian Coaching Today the Number 1 Christian Coaching podcast in the world.
Be sure to follow us in your favorite podcast app, and together we'll explore such vital topics as:
Professional coaching skills and competencies
Launching and building a coaching business
Growing as an entrepreneur
Marketing
Networking
Social media
Technology
Public speaking
Group coaching
Leadership coaching
Spiritual formation coaching
Coaching missionaries, church planters, and pastors
And so much more!
Most of all, join us in praying that God will supernaturally use this time to help Chris heal so that he can quickly return to all aspects of this work he loves.
Until we return, keep raising the standard of coaching, and changing the world. God's richest blessings to you.
Tue, 08 Aug 2023 - 05min - 409 - How I Became a Coach: Maggie Meylor #409
From stay-at-home mom to becoming a business professional to ultimately embracing the coaching field, Maggie Meylor joins us today to share her inspiring coaching journey.
Tune in to learn:
The powerful questions that have impacted her clients
How value of not trying so hard
The difference between coaching and being a coach
How the Clifton Strengths Finder opens doors
Four ways to attract individual and business clients
About Maggie Meylor, CPLC Maggie Meylor, is a CPLC, Certified Strengths Champion, e2grow facilitator, mentor, public speaker, enthusiastic owner of True Forward Coaching, and Academic Advisor for Professional Christian Coaching Institute.
Throughout Maggie's life, she has enjoyed intentionally investing in those around her. In 2019 she was introduced to professional coaching and in late 2020 the Holy Spirit directed her steps to Professional Christian Coaching Institute where she promptly enrolled after binge listening to this podcast and attending an online 5-day challenge, hosted by PCCI.
On a personal note, Maggie hails from Wisconsin and has since relocated to South Central Illinois, where she currently resides with her loving husband of 39 years, Mark. Together, they have raised two incredible daughters, both of whom are happily married and have blessed them with the joy of two beautiful grandchildren.
In her free time, you can find her playing golf, pickleball, riding bikes and taking long walks with her dog, Olive.
Connect with Maggie at: maggie@trueforward.biz
Tue, 01 Aug 2023 - 32min - 408 - The Power of Soul Care Retreats #408
In our fast-paced and demanding world, finding moments of stillness and nourishing our souls has become essential. A soul care or reflective retreat offers a still space, a haven where we can pause, reflect, and renew. It is an opportunity to sit with God to reconnect with our purpose, our passion, and His plan in the midst of life's chaos.
Planning a soul-care retreat is an art in itself, a delicate balancing of focus, stillness, connection, and creativity. It requires crafting an experience that not only nourishes the body but also rejuvenates the mind and nurtures the soul.
In today's episode, we invite you to join us on a journey behind the scenes, as we explore the key ingredients that make a soul care retreat truly transformative.
About Soul Flourishing: www.SoulFlourishing.com
Tue, 25 Jul 2023 - 33min - 407 - Executive Team Coaching #407
Executive Team coaching is one of coaching's hottest trends. In this episode, John Ramstead, a former fighter pilot turned coach, shares about his work with leadership teams in the Air Force, Space Force, successful corporations, and more.
Tune in to learn:
Practical ways to leverage your time and talent to maximize your impact and income. The power of courageous coaching to attract ideal clients. Tools and techniques to successfully coach teams. Stories that will empower and inspire you.About John Ramstead
John combines his experience as a Navy combat fighter pilot, Fortune 500 manager, and serial entrepreneur with his passion for helping you and your team reach your full potential…all while incorporating the very valuable lessons he learned from surviving a near-fatal horseback riding accident in 2011. Recovering from a severe traumatic brain injury--that required 25 surgeries and put him under hospital care for almost two years—radically transformed his thinking and forced him to connect with who he was meant to be. He learned how to create his best life and is excited to help you and your team do the same!
Connect with John at: www.BeyondInfluence.com
Tue, 18 Jul 2023 - 30min - 406 - Post-Covid Stress Coaching for Frontline Workers #406
In the post-Covid world, frontline workers continue to encounter various challenges, including low-level anxiety, difficulty concentrating, increased irritability, and a decreased window of tolerance. However, coaching can offer invaluable support to assist them in overcoming these effects and reclaiming clarity, calmness, and focus. Join us in this episode as we welcome Doreen Steenland to explore the empowering combination of neuroscience and coaching, enabling frontline workers to navigate their challenges and flourish.
Tune in to discover effective ways to support your clients in:
Enhancing clarity of thought
Cultivating a calm and composed response
Harnessing the power of possibilities
Developing incredible focus
Coaching can be immensely beneficial for frontline workers and others in the post-Covid world, enabling them to conquer challenges, embrace new possibilities, and truly thrive.
About Doreen Steenland
Doreen Steenland is a Registered Nurse, International Coaching Federation Certified Coach & Certified Mental Fitness Coach. Doreen's diverse nursing experience and neuroscience training provide a unique approach to her coaching. She is the founder of Living Full Life Coaching and empowers over-committed medical professionals to rise above their stress patterns, get anchored, and take control again.
Doreen coaches women who have conquered survival mode and are now ready to live again! Empowering women to disrupt autopilot living, be present and walk in freedom is her passion using brain based tools.
Doreen's coach training includes IPNB, somatic and Trauma Informed techniques, emotional intelligence, and positive intelligence. Mental Fitness incorporates Positive Intelligence, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Science, and Performance Science and is backed by metric-driven scientifically proven tools. Using these tools, we rewire your brain & reset your energy for success.
She is a speaker and author of "Transform Your Brain, One Thought At A Time: Stress Patterns, Anxiety and Overthinking Rewired."
She lives by grace through faith in New Jersey with her hubby of 32 years and three adult kids. She loves golfing, hiking, and all things outdoors. Her favorite place to rest is her front porch!
FREE Resource: Shrink Your Stress Playbook
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Tue, 11 Jul 2023 - 32min - 405 - Coaching Homeschooling Parents #405
Join us today as we explore the valuable role that coaching plays in supporting parents as they homeschool their children. As more and more parents take charge of their children's education, whether through traditional or creative methods, homeschooling has become an increasingly popular choice. However, the path of a homeschooling parent can be fraught with challenges. Fortunately, coaching offers incredible support along the way.
In this episode, we will explore the following key aspects of coaching homeschooling parents:
Differentiating Homeschool Consulting and Homeschool Coaching: Gain a clear understanding of the distinction between these two approaches, as we explore how each can contribute to the success of homeschooling parents and their children.
Addressing Common Topics in the Coaching Relationship: Discover the range of topics that are commonly addressed in the homeschool coaching process. From curriculum selection to time management, we will explore the essential areas where coaching can provide invaluable guidance.
Navigating Challenges Faced by Homeschooling Parents: Homeschooling presents unique challenges, and our guest today will shed light on issues such as maintaining motivation, overcoming self-doubt, and finding a balance between parental roles and teaching responsibilities.
Strategies for Homeschooling Success: Learn effective strategies that empower homeschooling parents and set them up for success. From establishing routines to fostering a supportive learning environment, we will share practical tips and techniques that can make a significant difference in the homeschooling experience.
About Crystal Wagner
As a business owner, home educator, and former Certified Public Accountant, Crystal knows what it feels like to juggle many demands. She understands that you need a safe, judgment-free place to step away from the hustle and bustle of life and take a deep breath so you can calm the chaos and discern your next step forward.
A veteran homeschool mom with over 13 years of homeschool experience, she delights in inspiring and equipping parents to cultivate an atmosphere where they and their children can thrive. She loves supporting parents as they calm the chaos, manage their emotions, develop richer relationships, and train their children.
Crystal is a speaker, host of the All in a Homeschool Day podcast, and certified life and homeschool coach. You can connect with Crystal and download free resources at https://www.triumphantlearning.com/resources/
Tue, 04 Jul 2023 - 38min - 404 - ENCORE: Brain Science for Beginners #404
0400 If neuroscience seems intimidating to you, then listen in to learn why brain science is so important to coaching and how it can enhance your coaching presence. Also, glean what you can do to bring simple concepts from neuroscience into your coaching practice; so your clients can receive the value of understanding what beliefs may be blocking their success. But that's not all!
Come to understand how 3 key areas of the brain greatly impact things like creativity, decisions, and change so your clients can get the most out of their coaching sessions and outcomes Learn how people relate in regard to their brain function and emotional intelligence, so you can integrate a coach approach to how you interact with others Apply basic working knowledge of neuroscience into your practice and watch your credibility as a coach soarAbout Michael Pfau
Michael Pfau is the Founder and President of Crossways Life Coaching, LLC. Michael is an author, speaker, coach, mentor, and trainer. He holds a Master's degree in Education and has over 4,200 hours of coaching business and individual clients. Michael partners with Christians in mid-life around career development, performance, and transitions. He also mentors new coaches around skill and business development. He developed an interest in Neuroscience through the work he does to help clients get unstuck, which often centers around mindsets and beliefs.
Along with his own coaching practice, Michael serves as an instructor for the Professional Christian Coaching Institute and the Life Calling Institute. You can learn more about Coaching and The Brain by visiting www.crosswayslifecoaching.com/resources/braincoaching/.
Tue, 27 Jun 2023 - 38min - 403 - ENCORE: Self-Sabotaging Mindsets #403
Would you like to press pause on the endless cycle of hurry and worry? If yes, then tune into this extremely important podcast. Because we all have unconscious beliefs, unspoken fears, and hidden habits we so easily rely on that feed our fast-paced culture. Whether the disembodied voices you hear are from others or yourself… past or present… it's time to silence them.
Stop mentally rehearsing all your self-sabotaging thoughts so you can start moving ahead with the things you intend to do. Shed light on unseen factors and the specific mindsets that convince you that you can't accomplish your goals and find out how you can reach your greatest potential. Learn more about "hurry sickness" (yes: it's a real thing!) and how you can heal from the harrowing effects of time urgency.Tue, 20 Jun 2023 - 27min - 402 - ENCORE: Bringing Your Best Self to Coaching #402
Without exception, there's one common denominator at the core of every single coaching session you hold. It's the most essential part of that coaching session, and it's something you have complete control over. What is it? It's you! Your use of self, your awareness of yourself, and your self-management as a child of God, a person, and a coach.
In this episode, we dive into a deep exploration of who you are, how you show up as a coach, and how you differentiate yourself from your client in a way that's beneficial to you and to them.
Tune in to hear:
How to maintain a sense of autonomy instead of reactivity.
The beautiful ways that coaching is a reflection of our Trinitarian God.
Using the competencies as a tool for spiritual love.
About Steve Cromer
Steve has been most blessed by his marriage to Geneva for over 42 years. She has encouraged his love of learning and exploration in the fields of archaeology, chaplaincy, Bowen Family Systems Theory, pastoral ministry, coaching and teaching, and, most recently, owning and operating a restaurant! Together they reared four sons and now celebrate having three wonderful daughters-in-law – with a fourth one on the way – and seven grandchildren. They have recently relocated to Williamsburg, VA, where they will continue their explorations together.
Steve joined the PCCI family as a student in 2012 and as an instructor in 2017. Through his business, Steve Cromer Coaching, Steve works as a mentor coach for those seeking certification, as a leadership coach for those wanting to improve their soft skills in the workplace, and as a life coach for leaders who struggle in the over-functioning, "go-to" position in the workplace and in the family.
Learn more about Steve at www.SteveCromerCoaching.com
Tue, 13 Jun 2023 - 34min - 401 - Opening the Mailbox #23 #401
Welcome to another episode of "Opening the Mailbox," where we dive deep into your coaching questions and provide valuable insights to help you navigate your coaching journey. Today, we have an exciting lineup of questions from coaches just like you.
Tune in to learn more about:
Starting a coaching business as your encore career Technology tools that are a win/win for both you and your client Coaching firms you may want to join How to coach an introvert in a way that's helpful to themTue, 06 Jun 2023 - 29min - 400 - Creating and Using Tools in Coaching #400
In today's episode, we're delving into the world of coaching tools and the value they bring to the coaching process. As coaches, we bring the essential core competencies of questioning, curiosity, and reflection to each coaching session. However, we also have the opportunity to harness the power of various tools that can greatly support our clients in exploring their thoughts, achieving clarity, and taking actionable steps.
Teresa McCloy, ACC, is our guest today as we explore the topic of coaching tools. Together, we'll cover the following key points:
The value of incorporating additional tools into your coaching practice.
Effective methods for creating and developing coaching tools.
Discovering helpful resources to aid in the creation of coaching tools.
And much more!
Get ready to expand your coaching toolkit and unlock new possibilities in your practice.
About Teresa McCloy, ACC
Teresa McCloy is an ACC Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation and the creator and founder of the REALIFE Process®, which helps others grow personally and professional to DO WHAT MATTERS and Live Life from Rest Not Rush. She is the author of a new book that released in the fall by that title Do What matters live from Rest not Rush.
Her business not only offers coaching services but certifies other to use her content, assessments and process in the work they are doing as coaches, speakers, and organizational leaders. Teresa lives on their family grain farm, enjoying a great cup of coffee with a friend, and traveling as much as possible.
Connect with Teresa and enjoy your free resources at: www.therealifeprocess.com/bookresources
Tue, 30 May 2023 - 30min - 399 - Using the Creative Arts in the Coaching #399
The integration of creative arts into coaching offers a powerful and dynamic approach to personal and professional growth. By leveraging non-verbal expression, stimulating imagination, exploring metaphors and symbolism, embracing the whole self, and fostering playfulness, coaches can unlock new avenues for a client's self-discovery and transformation.
In this episode, Mark Ross joins us as explore the possibilities that arise when coaches integrate painting, writing, music, or movement into the coaching conversation.
About Mark Ross, MBA, ACC
After a 30-year career in leadership and public service, Mark longed to start a new chapter. He ultimately worked with a coach to help determine his Next Thing. Now he helps others discover their Next Thing as they move into a new season as an Encore-preneur: enjoying the freedom to pursue the life, work and relationships that matter most. In addition to private clients who are navigating transitions, Mark also serves as a Team Host with the Rock Retirement Club and as a Strategic Coach with The REALIFE Process.
Mark lives in Texas with his wife, and is the proud father of two grown daughters. One of his deepest joys is to create art; "visual music to inspire the world" through expressionistic paintings, which is an important part of his Next Thing.
You can learn more about Mark and contact him at: www.nextthinggroup.com
Tue, 23 May 2023 - 30min - 398 - Global Missions: A Coach Approach #398
Join us for an exciting episode as we delve into the Navigators Coaching ministry, where coaching is being integrated into all aspects of their global mission. In this episode, we bring you an update on the remarkable growth of coaching within The Navigators, both nationally and internationally. Additionally, we share details about the highly anticipated Coach Camp 2023, a transformative event for igniting coaching skills and fostering personal growth.
Don't miss these key takeaways:
Impact of Coaching on Disciple-Making Ministry:
Discover how coaching has made a significant impact on The Navigators' disciple-making ministry. Hear inspiring stories of individuals who have experienced transformation, gained clarity, and overcome obstacles through the guidance and support provided by coaching.
Connecting with Younger Generations:
Explore how The Navigators effectively uses coaching to connect with younger generations. Learn how coaching, with its culturally relevant and creative approach, empowers young individuals to take ownership of their personal growth and navigate the challenges they face.
Internal Shifts and Organizational Integration:
Uncover the internal shifts that The Navigators have experienced through the integration of coaching. Hear how staff members are actively seeking coaching, recognizing its potential to enhance their leadership skills and effectiveness in disciple making. Discover specific ways coaching is being utilized within the organization, such as 360 Reviews, Leader Development Programs, and supporting transitions.
Learn more and sign up for Coach Camp 2023 here: https://tdc.navigators.org/coach-camp-2023/
About Aimee Hodges
Aimee Hodges is founder and President of Hodges Leadership Coaching, a coaching business focused on helping leaders lead with courage and compassion. She is a Professional Certified Coach with a Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership. She serves as the Chief of Staff for The Navigators' Training, Development and Care department.
She is committed to coming alongside leaders as they lead through the dynamics of diversity among their teams. She encourages leaders to work towards creating environments and systems that reflect equity, justice and inclusion. She is passionate about leaders leading out of who they are.
Aimee is a Colorado native but has lived in Atlanta since 2014. She enjoys living in the city and being able to go home to the mountains in Colorado!
About Sean McKelvey
Sean McKelvey serves as the Director of Navigators Life and Leadership Coaching and is also the President and Founder of New Culture Coaching, LLC. He's been in ministry for 17 years and loves to develop the next generation of Leaders to live and lead like Jesus. Sean has been married for 16 years to his wife Andrea and they have two children, Nayelli and Caelan. He loves to cycle, run, play soccer, and go on hikes with his family.
Sean has received certification as a PCC, CPLC, Navigators Life and Leadership Coach, a top 5 Strengths Coach, and Prepare and Enrich Marriage Coaching. Sean is also a graduate of California State University of Long Beach.
Tue, 16 May 2023 - 34min - 397 - A Few of Our Favorite Things! (Episode #1) #397
Life can be complicated and overwhelming at times, leaving us searching for solutions that are equally complex and well-thought-out. But sometimes, all it takes is one quick tip, simple recommendation, or inexpensive tool to make a big difference. That's why we're excited to kick off our new quarterly series, "A Few of Our Favorite Things," with seven treasures that are informing, inspiring, and impacting us.
Join us for our first episode, where we'll discuss a variety of topics, including... A four-fold reflection practice that will improve your coaching and your life How informally coaching your kids can make a generational difference A one-stop shop writing tool that simplifies and organizes all your thoughts Kim's favorite coffee mug and how it helps her slow down and lean in when coaching And much more
Links to tools and products mentioned in this episode:
Scrivener Writing Tool: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener Ember Coffee Mug: Ember Coffee Mug Eaton Leather Books: Easton Press IncYouBetter Instagram: IncYouBetter
Tue, 09 May 2023 - 33min - 396 - International Christian Coaching Day 2023 #396
It's time for the fourth annual International Christian Coaching Day (ICCD) which takes place on Friday, May 12th, 2023. ICCD is a day where we gather as a community to celebrate and a unique way to spread the word about the power of Christian coaching.
Over the past three years, the world has undergone significant changes, but thankfully the need for professional coaching has only increased. In fact, clients are experiencing tremendous success in their personal and professional lives.
To showcase some of these successes, this episode highlights four current client success stories and the principles their coaches used to help them.
We also want to invite you to join us on Monday, May 22nd for a Virtual Meet Up where you can connect with an experienced panel of Christian coaches as they share inspiring stories about the impact coaching is having on their clients.
Get your free ICCD resources and sign up for the May 22nd Virtual Meet Up at https://professionalchristiancoaching.com/day.
Connect with Jordan Mercedes at: www.JordanMercedes.com Connect with Emily Eichstadt at: www.EmilyLifeCoach.com
Tue, 02 May 2023 - 28min - 395 - Coaching in the Battle for Life #395
Young women with unplanned pregnancies often experience incredible stress during this time of unexpected change. Operating from a state of panic and self-protection, it can be challenging for them to think creatively and consider what they truly want for themselves and their babies.
Coaching can help. In this episode, you'll hear part of Chris McCluskey's opening talk at a recent Banquet for Life event, where he shared encouraging updates, such as:
How coaching creates a space for women to think calmly, and creatively, and make informed decisions Real-life examples of the impact coaching have had on young women in the Rolla, MO area The dramatic statistics showing the effectiveness of Options Coaching The power of coaching in supporting young women with unplanned pregnancies and helping them create the life they truly want.Tue, 25 Apr 2023 - 29min - 394 - Mentor Coaching and Coach Supervision #394
Raising the standard of coaching, it's not just a slogan, it's a way of life. And if you're a professional grade Christian coach or thinking of becoming one, you want to be the best you can be. For most of us, that includes receiving mentor coaching and coaching supervision. Join us today as we explore how these practices can help you enhance your skills and support your clients.
Tune in to learn:
The definition of mentor coaching and how it is used to increase a coach's capability in coaching, in alignment with the ICF Core Competencies
The experience of mentor coaching, whether in a group or individual setting
What to expect from mentor coaching, including skills development, identifying a recording for a credential application, and discovering and developing your unique coaching style
How to choose a mentor coach based on fit, learning style, and feedback preferences
Who can be a mentor coach, their responsibilities, and the mentor coach requirements
The benefits of having an ongoing relationship with a mentor coach
The definition of coach supervision, how it differs from mentor coaching, and its importance in developing a coach's capacity
About Cindy Schmelzenbach
Cindy is an ICF Professional Certified Coach, a Gallup-Certified Strengths® Coach, and a Conversational Intelligence® Practitioner. She also has a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling and serves on faculty at PCCI. Cindy and her husband have lived and served internationally in multi-cultural leadership roles for 27 years and she has a passion for coaching those who live and work in inter-cultural and inter-generational environments. She is a registered ICF Mentor Coach and her current practice includes Life Coaching, Strengths® Coaching, Team or Group Coaching, and Coaching Supervision.
Connect with Cindy at: www.CoachingWithCindy.com
Tue, 18 Apr 2023 - 33min - 393 - How I Became a Coach: Dale Young #393
Joining us in our "How I Became a Coach" series is Dale Young, PCC, who comes from a diverse background in IT work, corporate management, and co-founding a tech company. However, despite his success, Dale still felt like he had a "job" instead of a career he loved. This awareness was the first step in Dale's journey towards becoming a professional coach.
Though the transition into coaching wasn't always smooth, Dale persevered through health problems, financial difficulties, and an unwanted divorce. Today, Dale is thrilled to have found the career he loves.
Tune in to this candid conversation as Dale shares his experiences and insights, offering you encouragement, wisdom, and godly inspiration.
About Dale Young
Dale is an ICF Professional Certified Coach, WeAlign Executive Coach, Gallup Strengths Coach, and helps Christian entrepreneurs and business owners find and follow their calling. He uses the CliftonStrengths assessment and his own Calling Framework to help them Tame their Chaos, Focus their Clarity, and Pursue their Calling.
Dale is a co-author in Next Level Your Life, which was released in January 2023 and achieved #1 bestseller status in 31 categories on Amazon, 10 of them International. Dale is also a speaker with real-life stories from his multiple-decade career in I.T. and leadership. He's known for his out-of-the-box thinking, and his ability to connect with people from all walks of life. He holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Austin.
Dale is married to his new bride Kayla for 2 years and lives in the country west of Fort Worth, Texas. When he's not coaching or learning something new, they enjoy traveling, Christian concerts, and serving at Solid Rock Church.
Connect with Dale: Dale@CoachDale.com For a free download of Dale's story in Next Level Your Life plus the Calling Framework, go to https://CoachDale.com/locusts
Tue, 11 Apr 2023 - 31min - 392 - Soul Care: Seasons of Serving #392
As coaches, it's easy to get caught up in helping others and neglect our own spiritual health. However, we cannot pour into others from an empty cup. To be effective coaches, we must prioritize our own soul care and cultivate a deep connection with God.
In this second episode of our "Soul Care for Coaches" series, we focus on "seasons of serving." Just as a vinedresser carefully tends to the grapevines, God lovingly tends to us in different ways during different seasons. Tune in as we explore the value of looking at our work and ministry lives from a "seasonal" perspective and the ways we can best cooperate with God during each vital season.
Learn more about the upcoming Soul Flourishing Group at www.SoulFlourishing.com.
Tue, 04 Apr 2023 - 34min - 391 - ENCORE - New ICF Competencies #391
Today, we are unpacking ICF Competency #7: Evokes Awareness. When we show up in coach mode, our primary purpose is to enable a client to draw forth things that are already in them, evoking awareness of the things God has already placed within them. Each part of this new competency will help you be a better coach when applied to your practice.
Listen in to learn:
The full definition of ICF Competency #7 and how you can use related tools to facilitate client insight and learning.
How to make a smooth transition from the "being" part of coaching to the "doing" piece so you can get to the core of coaching.
Strategies that will help you show up in a curious manner that calls forth things your clients may have forgotten or perhaps were never aware of before.
Bring a coach approach to your questions and style of communication so that each session is impactful for your clients.
About Erica Vinson
Erica Vinson, M.S.Ed., is the Dean of Academics for Professional Christian Coaching Institute. She serves as a part of the PCCI Core Leadership Team and oversees Class Implementation, as well as working in tandem with the Provost to oversight Curricula and Credentialing. Erica serves as the main contact and support to the PCCI Faculty.
Erica is a CPLC and ACC Credentialed Coach, founder of Fear
Erica served several years as an Elementary Education teacher in a public school system and also in full time ministry as a Family Minster and Creative Arts/Communication Minister. As a Life Coach, Erica uses the tool of the Enneagram to help clients gain deeper self-awareness and grow in relationships with others both personally and professionally. With her teacher's heart, she loves serving educators to expand their impact as they serve on teams, empower their students, and partner with parents. Erica also has a passion to see folks courageously face their fears and move forward in greater freedom through "fear
She lives in South Central Illinois and loves playing golf, waterskiing, traveling, spending time with friends and family and is especially fond of being an Auntie to her nieces and nephew.
You can connect with Erica at www.EricaVinson.com, where you can find her free gift called "Evoking Awareness through the Three Centers of Intelligence."
Tue, 28 Mar 2023 - 36min - 390 - ENCORE - Getting Unstuck #390
Everyone, everywhere, gets stuck sometimes, and getting unstuck is one of our client's most frequent requests. In today's podcast, our guest Kim Anderson shares tremendous insights on the most common lies our clients tell themselves, the hidden mindsets that trip them up, and best of all, how to deal with the underlying causes at the root of each one.
Tune in to learn how to help your clients move past:
Perfectionism
Comparison
People-pleasing
Negative self-talk
Boundaries, and more
About Kim Anderson
Kim Anderson is a board-certified licensed therapist, certified life coach, speaker and team builder. She is also co-host of the iTunes Podcast Coming Unglued, which provides skills and tools for women to become unstuck and live free. Kim works with clients, helping them overcome limiting beliefs that keep them stuck, or worse, anxious, depressed and hopeless. She also leads retreats and corporate team-building events that help individuals and teams identify the best ways to work together toward a common goal. She is passionate about walking with others and providing them skills and tools to live their best lives. As a former military wife, and mother of two teenagers, Kim and her husband, Dave, live in the Nashville area.
You can find out more about Kim at www.kimanderson.life and listen to her podcast at: www.comingunglued.org.
Tue, 21 Mar 2023 - 31min - 389 - ENCORE - Coaching Process #389
Have you ever wished you had a map to guide you through a coaching conversation? A one-sheet snapshot capturing the delicate coaching dance that leads to such powerful results? Now you do! The Professional Christian Coaching Institute has developed a visual schematic of the coaching process, and today we are going to share it with you.
Tune in to:
Explore the map that helps coaches navigate all of the ICF's 8 Core Competencies.
Learn the 3 specific phases that help clients and coaches close the gaps.
Understand more about the collaborative process that helps clients get clear, make progress, and commit to effective action.
Download and print The Coaching Process at: www.ProfessionalChristianCoaching.com/process
About Gary Wood
Gary Wood, PCC, CMCC, BCC has decades of experience and expertise in business, non-profit and ministry environments. Over that time he has played a respected role in training, developing and building into the lives of hundreds of leaders who make significant contributions worldwide.
Since 1998, through his professional coaching firm, G.E. Wood & Associates, Gary has worked with an international clientele of executives, leaders and professionals across a broad range of personal, professional and organizational concerns.
He is frequently retained to help individuals deal with burnout and by corporate, government, small business, nonprofit and ministry leaders to get clarity and find solutions to problems that are impacting progress on causes, projects and programs of importance.
Gary was the past President and Director of Christian Coaches Network International, a support and credentialing organization for professional Christian coaches, many of whom were trained at PCCI.
Gary is a designated Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coach Federation, a Board Certified Coach through the Center for Credentialing and Education, and a Certified Master Christian Coach through Christian Coaches Network.
Connect with Gary and get your free copy of Balance Not Burnout at www.gewood.com.
About Andrew Gorter
Andrew Gorter, D.Min., PCC is the owner of Plus One Coaching, LLC and has more than 25 years experience working with people to help them clarify what's next for themselves and to take action to fulfill their calling and achieve their goals.
He is a trained and licensed as a Marriage and Family therapist and has practiced family therapy through a non-profit counseling practice he established in 2002. He is an expert in healthy interpersonal communication, and since establishing Plus One Coaching, LLC he has brought together his passion for coaching and his expertise in family therapy to establish a niche coaching family business leaders.
Throughout his career Andrew has endeavored to lead and serve people and organizations as they face necessary challenges to move forward and to do that in healthy creative ways. From his early career in pastoral ministry to his development of a non-profit counseling ministry and, most recently, Plus One Coaching, Andrew has gained a wealth of experience joining with people to solve problems.
Andrew and his wife, Karen, live in Holland, MI, near the beaches of Lake Michigan. They have two married daughters and three grandsons. He enjoys hiking, watercolor painting, reading and woodworking. He and Karen love just hanging out, especially in beach chairs with their toes in the sand.
Connect with Andrew and pick up your copy of Reflections for Coaches www.plusonecoaching.com.
Tue, 14 Mar 2023 - 36min - 388 - Opening the Mailbox #22 #388
Welcome to "Opening the Mailbox," where we'll be answering four insightful questions from our listeners. From ethical dilemmas to incorporating art into coaching, we're excited to share our thoughts on a range of topics.
Question 1: Is it ethical to coach friends or family members, and how can you structure that in a way that honors both relationships?
As a coach, you may find yourself wanting to help those closest to you. We'll discuss the ethical considerations of coaching friends and family, and provide tips on how to maintain healthy boundaries while still providing support.
Question 2: How can art be incorporated into coaching?
Art can be a powerful tool in coaching sessions, allowing clients to explore their emotions and express themselves in new ways. We'll discuss different ways to incorporate art into your coaching practice and share some examples of how it can be effective.
Question 3: Would Professional Christian Coach training be of benefit even if you don't plan to coach full-time?
Even if you're not planning on becoming a full-time coach, pursuing Professional Christian Coach training can still be beneficial. We'll discuss the advantages of this training and how it can enhance your personal and professional growth.
Question 4: What are some ways to take a business trip in a vacation-type location?
Taking a business trip in a beautiful location may seem like a dream, but there are important considerations to keep in mind. We'll share tips and tricks for small business owners to make the most of their business trips while still enjoying the location.
Tue, 07 Mar 2023 - 32min - 387 - Cultivating Values, Vision, and Purpose #387
Discover how Focus on the Family's Counseling Services Department aligned their vision with the parent organization's goals while carving out their unique purpose. Geremy Keeton, the Counseling Services Senior Director, walks us through the process of crafting values, vision, and purpose statements for their department.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to articulate your core values as a team
- When to lead from the front and when to empower others as a team leader The power of letting the Holy Spirit guide your process How cultivating values, vision, and purpose statements can prevent mission-drift in your organization.
Join us to gain insights on creating powerful statements that can inspire and motivate your team, while also aligning with your organization's mission and goals.
About Geremy Keeton Geremy Keeton is the senior director of the counseling services department of Focus on the Family and a licensed marriage and family therapist. He leads Focus' team of mental health clinicians and pastoral specialists as they serve as safe and trusted guides on a wide range of family-related issues.
You can reach out to the Focus on the Family's Counseling Services Department at 1-800-A-FAMILY or www.FocusOnTheFamily.com/counseling.
Tue, 28 Feb 2023 - 36min - 386 - Align Your Life: Personal Order #386
Are you eager to reduce stress, increase productivity, improve focus, and enhance your creativity? Join us to learn how personal order can set you and your clients up for future success.
Don't miss:
Practical tips and insights on how to develop and maintain personal order
The latest neuroscience research on the benefits of ordering your life
Ways to coach your clients in this area without giving them advice
Our free tool that will equip you to coach your clients around aligning their lives with their deepest values
Get your FREE copy of the "Align Your Life: A Quick Check-up with God" inventory here: www.professionalchristiancoaching.com/bundle
Sign up for the FREE Refresh & Renew Virtual Mini-Retreat here: www.KimAveryCoaching.com/retreat
Tue, 21 Feb 2023 - 29min - 385 - Spiritual Maturity: Finishing Well #385
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation on spiritual maturity and finishing well, a critical aspect of life for Christians and Christian coaches. Our guest, Bryan Brown, MCC, a Global Outreach Pastor and experienced executive and leadership coach, will provide insights on how to deepen our understanding of God's purpose for our lives, how to align our thoughts, actions, and decisions with His will, and ways to increase our intimacy with Christ.
Join us as we explore:
A comprehensive definition of spiritual maturity The reasons why some Christian leaders struggle to stay the course The six essential traits of individuals who finish well The coach-approach to aid clients in their spiritual growth
About Bryan Brown
Bryan Brown, MCC , loves helping leaders embrace their identity and calling, then live and lead as a follower of Christ. Bryan is the Global Outreach pastor at Perimeter church located in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. In addition to his role at Perimeter, Bryan enjoys being an executive and leadership coach where he works with leaders and churches around the world in areas of spiritual formation, leadership development, and healthy team dynamics.
Bryan lives in Johns Creek, GA together with Jackie, his wife of 30 years. They have three children and one very energetic golden retriever.
Bryan has a passion and track record for developing leaders so that they can effectively influence others for a lifetime. For more information on Bryan and his private coaching practice visit www.coachingtolead.com.
Tue, 14 Feb 2023 - 33min - 384 - Becoming Comfortable in Questions #384
As Christian coaches we spend a lot of our time asking genuinely curious, open-ended, and exploratory questions so that our clients can wrestle and discover the answers that only they can find. Yet, most of us are not naturally comfortable sitting in question, but instead, prefer rushing to an answer. Today, Nancy Lopez, PCC, shares her own journey to becoming comfortable in questions.
Tune in to hear: Why questioning is more than a skill, it's a mindset The importance of coaching the person, not the problem How breathing can help center you in the moment Ways to deepen your comfort level with questions
About Nancy D. Lopez, PCC
Nancy is a former C-Level executive with a diverse background in Human Resources. She is a Certified Professional Leadership, Life and Career Management Coach and carries the ICF Professional Certified Coach designation (PCC).
Nancy's demonstrated impact around leadership and career development with corporate professionals has led her to specialize her practice, NDL Leadership, LLC as a professional leadership and career transition coach and consultant. She works with emerging leaders to executive levels and has the reputation as a trusted partner who is approachable and credible. She's also enjoys teaching and is on faculty with the Professional Christian Coaching Institute. Nancy helps leaders catch their breath so they can navigate with clarity the challenges they face.
A native Floridian and graduate of both Stetson University (BBA) and Penn State University (MSBA), Nancy resides in the Greater Rochester, NY area with her husband, Wayne and their two children, Nathan and Catherine. Nancy has a passion for immersing herself in God's creation through travel, long walks, bird watching, sunrises, sunsets, good food, great espresso, and savoring moments with her family and friends.
You can learn more about Nancy at www.NDLLeadership.com and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancydlopez/ or contact at nlopez@NDLLeadership.com
Tue, 07 Feb 2023 - 32min - 383 - Listening to Leaders with Pamela Mertz #383
Whether you are a leader or a leadership coach, this episode has something for you. Join us as Pamela Mertz, PCC , transparently shares how God led her into this field and some of the key lessons she has learned.
Tune in to hear: Why listening is the language of love The difference between listening and hearing A level of listening that only Christians can bring How powerful questions come from powerful listening
About Pamela Mertz, PCC Pamela Mertz, CPLC, PCC is the President and Founder of BluePrint Life Coaching, LLC. She brings over 35 years of experience as a business owner and strategist in the high-tech electronics industry and earned her coach certification during her transition into the coaching field. She is trained by PCCI and Dartmouth Institute Microsystems Academy as a certified Quality Improvement Coach for healthcare and is also a certified Strengths Finders Coach.
Pamela is an active member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and Christian Coaching Network (CCN) and sits on the Board of Directors of Promised Land Living, a nonprofit, national ministry. She also has served in various leadership roles in other for profit and nonprofit sectors which has brought her much experience and national networking, including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She has lead women's ministry for over 20 years in her local church and is a licensed pastor in the state of Minnesota. Her passions are studying the Word of God, sharing what God is actively doing in her life, coaching those looking for insight into the "more" and "next" that God has for them. Her many faceted experiences in life have given her depth and discernment, and most of all, deep intimacy with Father God. Her belief that coaching is the fastest way to move forward aligns perfectly with her gifting to encourage and equip others.
She is the mother of 3 grown sons and lives with her husband in Minnesota.
Connect with Pamela Mertz at www.Blueprintlife.com
Tue, 31 Jan 2023 - 31min - 382 - Coaching Work Teams with Helen Mitchell #382
Team coaching is one of the fastest-growing disciplines in our profession and an area that the ICF is now offering advanced certification in. Why? Team coaching helps teams establish an inspiring vision, align around a common purpose, create healthy relationships, reach their goals, and so much more.
Our guest today, Helen Mitchell, helps answer such important questions as: How does team coaching differ from coaching an individual or group? What are some of the challenges or complexities in coaching and working with a team? What role does the team leader play in this type of coaching, and what happens when the leader seems to be a part of the problem? Why do organizations hire coaches to work with their teams?
About Helen M. Mitchell
Helen Mitchell started her business career with AT&T becoming an Area Vice President at the age of 30 with Lucent Technologies. Known for turning around organizations, she was promoted six times in eight years. As a licensed pastor, she was the architect and visionary of the Saddleback@Work ministry at Saddleback Church. Today, she is an ethics, leadership, and strategy professor in the Crowell School of Business at Biola University. As the Director of the Talbot Center for Faith, Work & Economics at the Talbot School of Theology, she works with churches and pastors on faith and work integration. Helen is also a certified leadership and strategy coach, consultant, speaker, author, a faculty member for Professional Christian Coaching Institute, and oversees the leader learning initiative for Convene Corporation. Helen holds a master's in organizational leadership from Biola University, and a master's in biblical and Theological Studies from the Talbot School of Theology, at Biola University. She also attended the Senior Executive Program at Columbia University.
Connect with Helen at: www.helenmitchell.org
Tue, 24 Jan 2023 - 28min - 381 - Group Coaching: Setting the Stage for Impact #381
Group coaching creates a powerful and supportive environment where participants can learn from one another, gain new perspectives, and achieve their goals more quickly and effectively than they would be able to on their own. But for the group coaching to have truly lasting impact, the role of a coach is critical.
In this episode, you'll learn:
The five pillars of a remarkable group coaching session How to keep the focus on the client's agenda Ways to build trust in a group of unrelated people The one essential ingredient the coach should bring even before the session beginsAbout Jordan Mercedes:
Jordan Mercedes is the founder of Jordan Mercedes, LLC Coach Training for Mission Inspired Coaches & Leaders and the Dean of Community Life at PCCI. She knows that every leader has a vision, sometimes they need a little help & support to get there! Jordan believes the power and impact of coaching can change a company, a city or even a nation. She enjoys helping leaders and coaches use coaching skills to move their people, projects and missions forward.
She is the creator of Leaders Coach Forward training for C-Level leaders. Jordan is a program developer who often helps her clients create progressive workshops & live events for the demographic they serve. She is the author of two 30-hour curricula approved by the ICF for entry level coach training & development.
In her dedication to support women in their personal/professional growth and development she speaks for various organizations and churches. She's known for her fun and inspiring presentations such as The Flight Plan, Love in the Workplace and Greet the Gift.
Jordan comes from a family of ministers and was herself ordained in 2014 by Servant Ministries. She is a life-long student of coaching and believes a great instructor never stops being a dedicated student. She's an accomplished glass artist and will tell you that she has the best family, friends and clients in the world. She is the President of 31 Crowns Unusual Leadership Development.
Learn more about Joran and the "Brave Coaching Mastermind" group at: www.JordanMercedes.com
Tue, 17 Jan 2023 - 32min - 380 - How I Became a Coach with Linda Hedberg #380
It's easy to get discouraged when we're faced with challenges or setbacks in our journey. To start to question our abilities or wonder if we're on the right path. In today's episode, you'll be encouraged to hear the story of how a single mom, battling a chronic illness, persevered and became a professional coach.
Tune in to learn lessons for your own journey, such as:
How to trust God in the hard decisions Using multiple sources of income to ease your transition Why hiring your own coach provides clarity Ways that ICF approved training can set you up for successAbout Linda Hedberg
As a life and leadership coach, Linda Hedberg helps those asking "What's next for
me?" discover and activate greater purposes in their lives. She is a coach, writer and
speaker with an unwavering belief that we are all created for greater purposes and she
wants to see those purposes activated in everyone!
In addition to working with coaching clients, Linda is a coach educator to life and
leadership coaches, on faculty with Professional Christian Coaching Institute. She serves
as a mentor coach to new coaches pursuing their professional (ICF) credentials and
has helped hundreds of aspiring Christian coaches consider their training options since
2009, through her book The Complete Guide to Christian Coach Training.
Linda's most treasured role is mom to her young adult son. They both agree that one of
the best ways to rest and recharge is an annual trip to Grand Marais, Minnesota, on the
North Shore of Lake Superior.
Get you free copy of The Complete Guide of Christian Coach Training at www.ChristianCoachingResources.com.
Tue, 10 Jan 2023 - 31min - 379 - Soul Care: Serving From a Full Cup #379
As coaches, we are often focused on helping others, but it is important to remember that we also need to take care of ourselves. In this episode, we will explore the concept of soul care and discuss how it can help Christian coaches avoid burnout and maintain a healthy balance in their personal and professional lives.
Tune in to learn:
11 warning signs that you're headed towards burnout How a daily "soul care" check-up can make a big difference A simple practice to help you feel closer to GodGet your FREE copy of Practice the Presence of God: 50+ Ways to Enjoy God All Day here: www.kimaverycoaching.com/presence
Tue, 03 Jan 2023 - 35min - 378 - ENCORE - Celebrating Our Differences #378
Warning: after you press "play," you'll be transformed.
Tune in to hear what is perhaps the most powerful presentation we've ever shared with you, here on Professional Christian Coaching Today. It. Is. Simply. Powerful. Transformational may be an understatement, but it's one of the best words we can think of to truly describe what will happen as you listen to this world-changing, life-poured-out message.
There's no introduction that could even begin to describe what you're about to hear. And your takeaways will truly be your own… what God whispers into your spirit as you sit at His feet.
About Cindy Schmelzenbach
Cindy Schmelzenbach is an ICF Professional Certified Coach, a Professional Certified Life and Leadership Coach through PCCI, a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and a Conversational Intelligence® Enhanced Practitioner. She also has a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling and serves on faculty at PCCI.
Cindy and Harmon, her husband of 38 years, believe in fully engaging life, wherever God invites them, every moment, every day. They've spent 19 years in successful entrepreneurial businesses in the US and Caribbean and another 19 years internationally in cross-cultural leadership roles within a global ministry organization. Their passion for wholistic health and enhanced team dynamics moved Cindy to develop a Member Care initiative which she then successfully launched and coordinated across 46 countries in the Asia Pacific region. In addition, while serving as Internal Coach, Cindy facilitated coach training for international leaders across Asia Pacific and played a major role in the development and cultivation of a coaching culture within the organization.
"I am passionate about co-creating a space where powerful things happen that simply may not happen anywhere else!" Whether in one-on-one or group coaching contexts, clients discover the next steps in their journey to resilience, authenticity and thriving. Cindy is privileged to partner with clients who range from individuals quietly changing their world to public leaders who influence thousands with their decisions. Her current practice includes Life Coaching, Strengths® Coaching, Team or Group Coaching, and ICF Mentor Coaching.
Connect with Cindy at: www.coachingwithcindy.com
Tue, 27 Dec 2022 - 34min - 377 - ENCORE - Being Where You Are #377
Being where you are is tough when your personal vision is in the midst of turmoil. Can you relate? It's easy to become disoriented, discouraged, and paralyzed. But especially now, we need to be out and engaged. Both in conversations and productive work. With people and organizations facing turmoil. However, in order to be a sharpened tool, equipped with a strong grounding in who you are, you need a clear vision.
Be here:
Examine your personal vision (who you are, where you are, where the Lord might move you next) so you can bring your whole self to what you do. Establish a fresh, personal vision for the coming season so you can move from the here and now into your promised future. Envision having peace with where you are so you can find purpose and live out a vision that inspires others.About Sackeena Gordon-Jones, PhD, MCC
Sackeena Gordon-Jones is an executive and leadership coach, speaker, trainer and organization development consultant residing in Raleigh, NC. She works with leaders who want to realize their professional and personal potential, and achieve both success and happiness. She holds the credential of Master Certified Coach (MCC) with the International Coach Federation (ICF). Sackeena especially enjoys working with women and leaders who are intentional about bringing their whole life into harmony, while achieving meaningful professional and personal goals. She specializes in transformational coaching and strategic planning. She has coached leaders in the government and the private sectors, throughout five continents.
A leader in the coaching field, Sackeena has served as two-time president of the ICF Raleigh Chapter, leading the chapter to winning the Internationally recognized 'Breaking Barriers' award. She is the current Chair of the NC Community Coaching Outreach, leading the chapter to winning the inaugural international 'Gift of Coaching' award. Sackeena is also a professional coach trainer, and serves as the director of the Business Coaching Certificate Program at NC State University.
In addition to her coaching experience and credentials, Sackeena has over 20 years of relevant executive level business, leadership and board experience in private, public and non-profit sectors. She has worked with organizations and teams to deliver leadership and talent development focused on creating a sustainable culture of engagement, through leadership agility, emotional intelligence, coaching and communication skills. She has completed advanced studies in leadership, strategy, change management, human development and behavior, theology, neuroscience of coaching, organization development, and Philosophy.
Tue, 20 Dec 2022 - 38min - 376 - ENCORE - Diversified Coach Michael McGreevy #376
Are you a multi-passionate coach? An entrepreneur who wants to define yourself by just one role? Today, our guest, Coach Michael McGreevy, will share how he has merged multiple paths, from construction to real estate to leadership coaching, into a portfolio career that supports a lifestyle he loves.
Listen in to discover:
How to create other outlets for income, based on your interests, and carve out more space to make memories with your friends and family. Ways to overcome self-doubt and have fun exploring things you're great at and that you really like to do. A vision for diversifying in authentic ways so you can discover the overall freedom & flexibility you want.About Michael McGreevy
Michael McGreevy is a full-time coach who helps growth-minded owners and executives discover the clarity and confidence they need to become remarkable leaders. He also serves leaders and teams through group trainings, workshops and masterminds. Michael has intentionally built his business in a way that provides a significant amount of space for making memories with his family. He and his wife Lydia own and operate a short term rental property business and host a marriage Podcast called "The Fight of Your Lives." They have 3 wonderful kids Gunnar 6, Skylar 5 and Asher 3.
Connect with Michael at Michael@McGreevyLeadership.com or www.McGreevyLeadership.com.
Tue, 13 Dec 2022 - 32min - 375 - Opening the Mailbox #21 #375
Whether your questions are intensely practical or deeply philosophical and theological, this Opening the Mailbox episode has answers for you. On the practical side, be sure to catch our best low-cost tips and tricks for getting your Zoom lighting just right.
On the philosophical and theological side, you don't want to miss this helpful explanation of the different roles that coaching, counseling, and therapy play around issues of sexual health, sexual addiction recovery, and more.
Interested in digging deeper? Here are some recommended books on Sexual Health for Christians:
When Two Become One: Enhancing Sexual Intimacy in Marriage by Christopher & Rachel McCluskey
https://www.amazon.com/When-Two-Become-One-Enhancing/dp/0800731158/
A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Sexuality by Douglas Rosenau (includes a chapter by Christopher & Rachel McCluskey on Sex During the Child-Rearing Years)
(Doug Rosenau was a co-founder with Chris McCluskey of the Institute for Sexual Wholeness)
https://www.amazon.com/Celebration-Sex-Enjoying-Sexual-Intimacy/dp/0785264671/
Secrets of Sex & Marriage: 8 Surprises That Make All the Difference by Shaunti Feldhahn & Michael Sytsma
(Mike Sytsma was a co-founder with Chris McCluskey of the Institute for Sexual Wholeness)
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Sex-Marriage-Surprises-Difference/dp/0764239554/
Secrets of Eve: Understanding the Mystery of Female Sexuality by Archibald Hart, Catherine Hart Weber & Debra Taylor
(Debra Taylor was a co-founder with Chris McCluskey of the Institute for Sexual Wholeness)
https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Eve-Archibald-D-Hart/dp/0849990629/
The Married Guy's Guide to Great Sex by Clifford & Joyce Penner
(Cliff & Joyce Penner serve on the teaching faculty at the Institute for Sexual Wholeness)
https://www.amazon.com/Married-Guys-Guide-Great-Sex/dp/1589979389/
Enjoy! The Gift of Sexual Pleasure for Women by Clifford & Joyce Penner
(Cliff & Joyce Penner serve on the teaching faculty at the Institute for Sexual Wholeness)
https://www.amazon.com/Enjoy-Gift-Sexual-Pleasure-Women/dp/1589978021/
A Celebration of Sex After 50 by Douglas Rosenau and Jim & Carolyn Childerston
(Jim Childerston serves on teaching faculty at the Institute for Sexual Wholeness and Doug Rosenau was a co-founder)
https://www.amazon.com/Celebration-Sex-After-50/dp/0785260811/
Recommended books on Healing for Sexual Brokenness for Christians (not generally the work of coaches):
The Wounded Heart: Hope for Adult Victims of Childhood Sexual Abuse by Dan Allender
https://www.amazon.com/Wounded-Heart-Victims-Childhood-Sexual/dp/1600063071/
Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction by Mark Laaser
(Mark served on the teaching faculty at the Institute for Sexual Wholeness until his death 3 years ago)
https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Wounds-Sexual-Addiction-Laaser/dp/0310256577/
When Children Come Out: A Guide for Christian Parents by Mark Yarhouse & Olya Zaporoshets
(Mark Yarhouse serves on teaching faculty at the Institute for Sexual Wholeness)
https://www.amazon.com/When-Children-Come-Out-Christian/dp/1514000083/
Tue, 06 Dec 2022 - 31min - 374 - All Coaching is Cross-Cultural Coaching #374
Everything we do as coaches, no matter who we serve, is cross-cultural. As the saying goes, we don't see things as they are, we see things as we are. Thus, one of the foundational skills we want to bring into our coaching relationships is the ability to "see" our clients as they really are.
Today our guests, Cindy and Harmon Schmelzenbach help us do that by unpacking:
The importance of self-awareness Curiosity and the key role it plays Why our differences are a cause for celebration How neuroscience helps us understand bias Ways to grow in cultural competencyAbout Cindy and Harmon Schmelzenbach
Cindy Schmelzenbach is an ICF Professional Certified Coach, a Professional Certified Life and Leadership Coach through PCCI, a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach and a Conversational Intelligence® Enhanced Practitioner. She also has a Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling and serves on faculty at PCCI as well as having her own coaching business.
Harmon was born and raised in Africa to a third-generation missionary family. He's a licensed Captain as well as having led ministries across Melanesia and the South Pacific. Harmon is also a PCCI Professional Certified Life and Leadership Coach as well as a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach.
Cindy and Harmon have been married for over 40 years, believe in fully engaging life, wherever God invites them, every moment, every day. They've spent 28 years so far, living and working cross-culturally in successful entrepreneurial businesses and leadership roles within an international ministry organization.
Their passion for wholistic health and enhanced multi-cultural team dynamics moved Cindy to develop a Member Care initiative which she then successfully launched and coordinated across 46 countries of Asia Pacific. In addition, while serving as internal coach, Cindy facilitated coach training for international leaders and played a major role in the development and cultivation of a coaching culture within the organization.
Cindy says: "I am passionate about co-creating a space where powerful things happen that simply may not happen anywhere else!" Her current practice includes Life Coaching, Strengths® Coaching, Team or Group Coaching, and ICF Mentor Coaching and Coach Supervision.
Group Coaching and Learning Opportunity: Different Like Me, the Art and Science of Conversation www.CoachingwithCindy.com
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 - 33min - 373 - Coaching Through Life Transitions #373
Transitions are a part of all our lives, but they bring many challenges and questions: "Am I still valuable? What is my role? What are my choices? Where do I belong?" Whether it's marriage, divorce, career change, or retirement, coaches can play a key role in helping others stay curious, look carefully at all aspects of their lives, generate positive possibilities, and transition well.
Today's guest, Michael Pfau, shares important insights about:
The kinds of transitions that cause people to look for a coach The role of the brain in transitioning well • How to grow a client's awareness of their internal state Ways to embrace positive perspectivesAbout Michael Pfau
Michael Pfau is Founder and President of Crossways Life Coaching, LLC. Michael is an author, speaker, coach, mentor and trainer. He holds a Master's degree in Education and has over 4,200 hours of coaching business and individual clients. Michael partners with Christians in mid-life around career development, performance and transitions. He also mentors new coaches around skill and business development. He developed an interest in Neuroscience through the work he does to help clients get unstuck, which often centers around mindsets and beliefs.
Along with his own coaching practice, Michael serves as an instructor for the Professional Christian Coaching Institute and the Life Calling Institute.
You can learn more about Developing Mental Fitness by visiting www.crosswayslifecoaching.com/resources/mental-fitness-training/
Tue, 22 Nov 2022 - 32min - 372 - Connecting Christian Coaches Worldwide #372
Connection, we all long for it, and yet it can be hard to find. So, we have good news for you today. In this special episode, we not only inform and inspire you to make deeper connections with other Christian coaches, but we also give you a FREE tool to help make that happen.
Tune in to hear:
• How God has been moving throughout the history of the Christian coaching movement • The shared longing we all have to connect more deeply with one another • A practical and free tool that will help you initiate and grow your relationships
Get Your FREE Christian Coach Directory Listing: https://www.findachristiancoach.com/
Tue, 15 Nov 2022 - 26min - 371 - The African Christian Coaching Movement #371
The Christian Coaching movement is growing all over the globe, and in
today's episode, we get to hear first-hand accounts of what God is doing in the continent of Africa. Brian and Debi Zaas, Co-Directors of Navigators
Life and Leadership Coaching, Bora Francois from Rwanda, and Levi
Ndimubanzi from Uganda shares exciting stories, glowing testimonies, and
tremendous insight from their recent "Coach Camp Africa."
Listen in to learn:
• Key drivers that led Navigators Life and Leadership Coaching to
expand to 36 different countries
• The developing coaching culture among the African leaders
• Personal stories of how the Holy Spirit is at work in Africa
• Insights we can learn from Africans and their commitment to coaching
Connect with our guests at: www.Navigators.org/coaching.
About Brian Zaas
Brian Zaas, MA, PCC, CPLC, has the privilege of serving as Co-Director,
Navigators Life and Leadership Coaching as part of their Train, Develop,
and Care organization, serving alongside his wife, Debi. They are also
founders and transformational coaches with Pursuing Promise,
Within Navigators, Brian & Debi have expanded their coaching presence in
more than 15 countries crossing all continents with the goal of equipping
leaders through a coach approach to achieve the God-sized goal of raising
up 1 million disciples in the next 10 years.
Brian and Debi coach business and ministry leaders and their teams,
integrating a biblical worldview and values into their vision and mission.
They coach influential leaders, exceptional entrepreneurs, and industrious
innovators who guide mid-sized and emerging business enterprises and
ministries seeking to achieve breakthrough goals with boldness and
steadfastness. We also come alongside pastoral and ministry leaders in
their missional organizations and churches to help them grow a disciple-making culture.
Brian's emphatic belief is that lordship and stewardship precede
entrepreneurship and leadership. God knows our full potential, He created
our passion, and through His Word, prayer, circumstances, and godly
counsel, God will grow us to be both difference-makers and disciple-makers in every life we touch and every enterprise we build.
Brian and Debi have been married for 31 years and live near Tampa, FL. They are blessed with two daughters, Jenna & Kayla; and twin grandsons,
Noland & Nash.
About Debi Zaas
Debi Zaas – Lives in Tampa Bay area in Florida. She and Brian have been
married for 32 years and have two daughters and twin three-year-old
grandsons.
She is Co-Director of Navigators Life and Leadership Coaching. After eight
years of serving with Navigator Church Ministries, she transitioned to HQ
with Navigators Train-Develop-Care in hopes of having a greater impact
within Navigators cross-missionally, cities, and beyond. Debi is passionate
about coaching and sees this as an important tool to reach the God-sized
goal of Navigators raising up 1 million disciple-makers in 2030.
She earned her Master's degree in Sports Psychology at the University of
Maryland where she ended a 20-year career in coaching gymnastics. Debi
obtained a Master level of coaching with the Institute of Professional
Excellence in Coaching and has a Professional Coaching Credential (PCC)
with the International Coaching Federation. (ICF). She is a Mentor Coach
and Instructor for Professional Christian Coaching Institute (PCCI) where
she has had the opportunity to walk alongside over 50 Navigators to grow
in their coaching skills to make disciples. Several of these Navigators are
Certified Coaches with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and
many are in pursuit of their ICF credential.
About Bora Francois
Bora Francois lives in Rwanda where he serves as Navigator's National
Director. He is married to Francine and has a 2-year-old son, Robero. Bora
is a PCCI student, Certified Navigator Life and Leadership Coach, and
Mentor in Training.
About Levi Ndimubanzi
Levi Ndimubanz lives in Uganda where he serves as Navigator's National
Director. He is married to Irene and has 2 daughters. He will soon be a
Certified Navigator Life & Leadership Coach, and he is a student at PCCI.
Tue, 08 Nov 2022 - 44min - 370 - Lead Like it Matters to God #370
In a success-driven world focused on outcomes and results, coaching helps clients live and lead in a different way. In a new book, Lead Like it Matters to God, Richard Stearns, Former President of World Vision, offers a roadmap and guide for those who want to live in a more values-focused, character-driven way.
Tune in to hear some of our key takeaways from this book, including: • Why the starting point for all leadership is surrender • How trusting God allows us to flourish when times are tough • The importance of apology and forgiveness in promoting organizational health • The reason that excellence is important, but perfection is not
You can learn more about this book at https://www.ivpress.com/lead-like-it-matters-to-god.
Kevin Jackson can be found at: www.todayforyourtomorrow.com
Tue, 01 Nov 2022 - 32min - 369 - Coaching Mastery with Brent O'Bannon, MCC #369
Imagine a coaching session when absolutely nothing is wasted, where every word and every moment builds on the next. Wouldn't it be wonderful if you could hear a coach responding to the entirety of the client, the entire time? That's just a few of the golden nuggets you'll glean from this recording of a live coaching session with Master Certified Coach Brent O'Bannon and added commentary from Master Certified Coach, Cheryl Scanlan. Listen to learn: How to have a truly client-centered conversation When to introduce a new concept for added perspective The importance of creating new awareness and connecting the dots to forward the client's movement How using a simple question to expand the reward of the hard work the client has done
About Brent O'Bannon, MCC Brent O'Bannon is a PCC and the first GALLUP-Certified Strengths Coach in the world. He coaches and champions leaders, entrepreneurs, and multi-million dollar companies to grow stronger, work smarter, and live richer with their strengths.
Brent teaches the PCCI Strengths Based Coaching course and is a recent Amazon #1 best-selling author of Selling Strengths: A Little Book for Executive and Life Coaches About Using Your Strengths to Get Paying Clients.
Join his vision to champion strengths for global excellence at www.brentobannon.com About Cheryl Scanlan, MCC Cheryl Scanlan, MCC, CMCC is a former executive with a multi-million dollar firm in New York, and combines strong business acumen with a passion for the Christian coaching industry, to facilitate the development of confident ambassadors for Christ in both corporate and ministry environments.
Cheryl began coaching in 2004 after a long battle with a difficult disease served as a Divine incubator for growing a focused love for the Lord and His church body. In 2003, her husband and best friend of 34 years, Tom, was the first to suggest coaching as a possible vehicle of ministry to the body. Her work began in her local church of 4000 where she continues to serve as a coach, and leadership developer/trainer after formerly serving in the capacities of Women's Minister and Care Director.
Cheryl is primarily a business and executive coach, having worked with hundreds of C-Levels 1-1 and trained over 1000 CEOs. Examples of work over the past 15 years include developing high-performance organizations, fostering executive health, and preparing organizations for critical transitions. For more information visit www.c3advantage.net. She has clocked over 10,000 hours of coaching.
Her core passion is to see God's people walk in step with Him. An ardent student of God's Word, she is a trained Precept Bible Teacher and has studied the Word inductively for over 20 years. She has recently developed a one-year and six-month Bible reading plan that will be made available through her non-profit, Promised Land Living beginning in 2020. www.PromisedLandLiving.com
Tue, 25 Oct 2022 - 1h 00min - 368 - Do what matters with Teresa Mccloy #368
We all want to do what matters. To go beyond productivity to investing in the people and things that matter most. But that's much easier said than done. In this episode, the author and coach Teresa McCloy transparently shares her personal story of how God helped her move from being a workaholic to enjoying a whole new way of living.
Tune in to learn: • How to move from rush to rest • The beauty in slowing down and savoring the life God has given you • Ways a modern-day Rule of Life can set you up for daily success • Coaching tools and techniques to help your clients focus on what's most important to them
About Teresa McCloy Teresa McCloy is as ACC Certified Coach with the ICF and a Certified Spiritual Director. She is the creator and founder of the REALIFE Process®, a faith-focused business that helps entrepreneurs, coaches, and consultants develop and diversify their business by providing certification and training using the signature content of the REALIFE Process® as well as coaching and community to grow their impact and increase their income.
When she is not on the road speaking, coaching clients, recording her podcast, The REALIFE Process Podcast, or training new REALIFE Process® Certified Facilitators, Teresa enjoys being on the family farm, tending her wildflower garden where she loves to cut fresh flowers, enjoying a great cup of coffee with a friend, and of course, traveling as much as possible!
Teresa is also the CEO at Professions Christian Coaching Institute and and Instructor for Successful Coach and the Leadership Bridge Class
Get the book "Do What Matters: Live from Rest, Not Rush, Using The REALIFE Process" at www.DoWhatMattersBook.com.
Tue, 18 Oct 2022 - 32min - 367 - How I Became a Coach with Scott Frickenstein #367
Whether you are new to the coaching field or a seasoned professional, you'll glean great wisdom from this interview with Coach Scott Frickenstein. Drawing from his background as a senior military officer and academic department chair, Scott shares key insights he's gained on his journey to becoming a leadership coach.
Tune in to learn:
• How God can take the various streams of experience in our lives and use them in our coaching • Ways to shift from telling and teaching to asking and coaching • Why good coaching starts with noticing • The importance of growing your skilling and sharpening your trust in the coaching process
About Scott
Scott served as an Air Force officer for over 25 years and was privileged to lead thousands of Airmen. He launched Leading by Design in 2017 to help pastors and other Christian leaders understand God's design for leading and His unique personal design for each leader. Thru this ministry, Scott coaches individuals, couples, and teams, and he leads retreats and seminars on topics related to leader development.
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Contact with Scott at www.LeadingByDesign.us
Tue, 11 Oct 2022 - 30min - 366 - ENCORE - Power of Choice #365
If you want to transform lives through sharing hope, skills, and encouragement so you and others can move from success to significance to legacy, then tune in to hear from Tom Ziglar, a world-class leader and motivator.
Today, meet a Legacy Coach who:
• Knows the truth of leaving an inheritance to someone and the power of leaving a legacy in someone. • Shows people how to teach and transfer wisdom, so others can make decisions for themselves that ripple into eternity. • Lives for the value of significance, not just temporary success. • Shares openly about how you can become a person who bears fruit, which creates a legacy worth leaving
About Tom Ziglar
Tom Ziglar has had the rare privilege of spending his entire life surrounded by world-class leaders, innovators, and motivators. Family dinner included the presence of the world's TOP motivator, his father, Zig Ziglar.
"You can have everything in life you want if you will just help enough other people get what they want."
Tom speaks around the world to billion-dollar companies, small business owners, and well-known academic institutions like Cambridge and Harvard.
Through Tom's leadership, the Ziglar brand is more relevant today than ever:
• Over 4 million fans on the Ziglar Facebook page. • Over 40 million downloads of one of the top business podcasts on iTunes, The Ziglar Show Podcast. • Over 200 Ziglar Legacy Certified trainers in over 17 countries around the world
The Ziglar Mission, and Tom's mission, is simple:
"To transform lives through hope, skills, and encouragement, and to help you move from Success to Significance to Legacy."
Learn more at https://www.ziglar.com
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 - 32min - 365 - Core Values in Action #366
Values undergird everything we do as coaches. But like many broad themes, the temptation is to talk about values in a theoretical or philosophical way without understanding how they play out in everyday life. In today's podcast, Chris McCluskey is going to use the Professional Christian Coaching Institute as a case study, so you can put real meat on the bones of this critical concept.
In this episode, you'll get a backhand-the-scenes to peek at:
• How key values are identified and chosen
• The importance of weaving core values into every area of life and business
• Operationalizing values on a daily basis
• Getting and keeping the buy-in of the entire team
Tue, 04 Oct 2022 - 34min - 364 - ENCORE - Fully Sustainable Coaching Practice #364
Sound pretentious? It's not an oversell. It's valid. One year after becoming an "adjunctpreneur" one man sought to replace his regular income with coaching income in 365 days. It didn't happen by dabbling about or attempting osmosis. Tune in to hear about Andy Wood's personal journey and glean the insights you need to build your own fully sustainable coaching practice.
You'll hear more about:
• How to get specific and bold about your goals so you can make the shift from skill development to business-building. • How having a "bias for action" helps you answer the question, "What 3 things do I need for my coaching business to succeed?"
• How to make a difference in someone else's life by being an instrument of growth and transformation.
• How to take the mystery out of networking and zone in on value-added relationships, with no hook attached.
About Andy Wood
You won't find MADISEL in the dictionary… yet. But hang out with Andy Wood for any length of time and you'll hear about it. MADISEL is an acronym for "Make a difference in Someone Else's Life," and that is what has driven Andy for the last 40 years.
Whether as an author, professor, church leader, consultant, coach, or seminar leader, Andy has invested his life in communicating truth with passion and personally encouraging others. He has a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, 32 years of pastoral ministry experience, and 14 years' experience as a university professor, where he has taught more than 10,000 future leaders.
Andy started transitioning into professional Christian coaching in March 2017 and in just over a year has seen 45 clients in various settings. His main focus is on leaders and performance-driven professionals, including business owners, pastors and ministry leaders.
He's about to celebrate 35 years of marriage to Robin, his wife. Together they have three married children and nine little champions of the heart who call them "Papa" and "Grammy."
Learn more about Andy Wood at http://www.lifevesting.com
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 - 36min - 363 - ENCORE - Living Coaching Lifestyle #363
Living the coaching lifestyle affords you the freedom, flexibility, and ability to live the life you want to live. Today, we've got 4 seasoned professionals who are eager to share the ins and outs of living out your dream while you build a portable business and serve others through coaching.
Together, we'll:
• Unpack how you can work from anywhere in the world, at any time of the day, so you can spend more time with those you love most. • Discover how to earn a living from your home so you're not just making a living financially but making a living relationally and experientially as well. • Why coaching doesn't have to fit into your lifestyle because you can fit your lifestyle into coaching and engage in your personal, practical everyday life, more often!
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 - 40min - 362 - Opening the Mailbox #20 #362
This week we are opening the mailbox to answer these great questions. How is coaching different than discipling? When writing copy for your website, what's the most effective way to describe yourself on the "About Me" page? What are some quick and easy ways to create a high-value free offer that builds your mailing list without taking weeks to write? And lastly, can a coach who has been trained elsewhere still take classes at PCCI?
Tune in to learn all the information you need to keep raising the standard of coaching and changing the world.
Tue, 06 Sep 2022 - 30min - 361 - Keys to Keeping Your Brain Healthy with Charles Stone #361
What happens to our brains as we age? The facts are sobering. And while Scripture assures us that we can grow in wisdom as we advance in years, there are also pitfalls to avoid. Tune in today to learn the latest neuroscience findings on brain health, and be sure to take notes as Dr. Charles Stone shares five key ways to keep your brain healthy for decades to come.
About Charles Stone
Charles has been a pastor for forty years in the US and Canada. He has authored seven books, and his writing has appeared over 300 times on leading Christian leadership websites. His passion is neuroministry, intersecting Biblical truth with neuroscience. He has earned four degrees and is currently completing his PhD.
Charles has been married forty-one years to his wife Sherryl, and they have three adult children and four grandchildren. He is a certified coach through International Coaching Federation, ACC designation. His current book is If Jesus Gave a TED Talk: 8 neuroscience principles the Master Teacher used to persuade His audience(2021, Freiling Publishing).
You can learn more about Charles at www.charlesstone.com
Learn about our upcoming course: Coaching with the Brain in Mind
Tue, 30 Aug 2022 - 30min - 360 - Right People. Right Places. Right Time #360
We are living in uncertain times and walking through uncharted territory. Old solutions no longer fit, and our surefire strategies are failing. In times like these, coaching is needed more than ever before.
Coaches are willing to sit with their clients as they ask the big questions. They are comfortable with experimentation, iteration, and adaptation. Coaches embody hope.
To equip and encourage you in the important work you do, we are offering a FREE virtual summit: Professional Christian Coaching: Right People. Right Places. Right Time.
Just a few of the things you'll learn are:
Key industries where coaching is being used
Specific niches that are meeting specialized needs
Why now is the perfect time to use your coaching skills
Save your spot at: www.ProfessionalChristianCoaching.com/summit
About Jordan Mercedes, MCC, Dean of Community LifeJordan Mercedes is an Executive Coach, coach educator, and mentor. Her clients call her a "fire starter" for the way she helps them recognize and connect with the power of their inner fire to create outer momentum. She has over fifteen years of experience working with clients, supporting them in next-level growth, vision realization, and sustainable personal and corporate leadership.
Jordan is driven to help leaders and organizations make the necessary heart-and-head connection, so they can have the impact they want to have in their work and in the world. Her work includes one-to-one coaching; group coaching and facilitation. She serves as the Dean of Community Life, and the Chair for the Cultural Celebration Committee. Jordan is an MCC credentialed with the International Coaching Federation.
About Greg Tosi: VP of Marketing BioGreg serves as the VP of Marketing for PCCI. He provides vision and direction for our promotions and outreach as well as helping streamline our marketing systems and processes internally. As a marketing consultant and business coach, he helps online businesses fine tune their marketing strategy to help them create meaningful connections with their customers and grow their bottom line.
He's a husband and father of 4 and enjoys being outdoors and never seeing snow where he resides in Florida.
Tue, 23 Aug 2022 - 21min
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